NECK US

THYROID US
 ‫دور االيكو بتقييم الدرق؟؟؟‬

‫ وضع التدبير الصحيح‬,‫ طمأنة المريض‬, ‫يفيد االيكو بتأكيد سالمة العقد‬,‫ معظم العقد الدرقية سليمة‬:‫• خصائص العقد الدرقية‬
• Characterization of thyroid nodule: Vast majority of thyroid nodules are benign. Ultrasound helps confirm
benignity of most thyroid nodules and helps to reassure patients and guide subsequent management. In addition,
ultrasound also helps to identify the small number of malignant nodules for better preoperative counseling of
patients and timely management.
• Initial workup in patients with clinical and biochemical evidence of primary thyroid dysfunction
(hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism).
• Provide imaging guidance for FNA or biopsy.
• Follow-up of benign thyroid disease and surveillance to detect any associated malignancy and
sequelae/complications .