Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Goitre ultrasound
Introduction
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
- Ultrasonography: This is an painless test which uses sound waves to create a picture of the internal organs. During the test, a transducer is put over your neck to form images on a computer screen. The images can tell the size of thyroid gland and whether the gland contains nodules inside.
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References
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