A thyroid ultrasound is performed by doctors at Salvida to clarify whether the thyroid gland is hypo- or hyperfunctioning and to assess thyroid nodules, whether due to known or suspected hypo- or hyperthyroidism. In addition to the actual ultrasound, this comprehensive examination also includes a medical consultation and the taking of blood samples.
Thyroid ultrasound, also known as thyroid sonography, is a key diagnostic procedure for identifying and monitoring thyroid disorders. It is painless and only takes a few minutes. It involves applying ultrasound gel to the neck to examine the thyroid lobes and isthmus (tissue bridge) using an ultrasound probe to assess size and tissue structure.
An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called a goiter. In addition, thyroid ultrasound enables the detection of nodules and the assessment of their potential malignancy. The tissue structure and blood flow in the thyroid gland can also indicate underlying diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease.
