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Riedel's thyroiditis echocardiography and ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Riedel’s thyroiditis. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of Riedel’s thyroiditis include hypoechogenicity, thyroid nodule infiltrating adjacent structures, and absence of blood flow on Doppler ultrasound.
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
Echocardiography/Ultrasound
- Ultrasound may be helpful in the diagnosis of Riedel’s thyroiditis. Findings on an ultrasound suggestive of Riedel’s thyroiditis include:[1][2][3]
- Hypoechogenicity
- Thyroid nodule infiltrating adjacent structures
- Absence of blood flow on Doppler ultrasound
References
References
- ↑ Papi G, Corrado S, Cesinaro AM, Novelli L, Smerieri A, Carapezzi C (2002). “Riedel’s thyroiditis: clinical, pathological and imaging features”. Int. J. Clin. Pract. 56 (1): 65–7. PMID 11831840.
- ↑ Papi G, LiVolsi VA (2004). “Current concepts on Riedel thyroiditis”. Am. J. Clin. Pathol. 121 Suppl: S50–63. PMID 15298150.
- ↑ Pérez Fontán FJ, Cordido Carballido F, Pombo Felipe F, Mosquera Oses J, Villalba Martin C (1993). “Riedel thyroiditis: US, CT, and MR evaluation”. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 17 (2): 324–5. PMID 8454764.
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