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Thyroid ultrasound is a safe diagnostic method that evaluates thyroid parameters (size, vascularization, uniformity of structure).
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland can reveal changes in the size and structure of the gland, characteristic of inflammatory or autoimmune diseases.
When thyroid nodules are visualized, they are multiparametrically examined and stratified according to the risk of malignancy in accordance with international recommendations.
Inflammatory and nodular diseases of the thyroid gland can be asymptomatic for a long time or cause nonspecific general complaints, for example, weakness, which is why it is so important to regularly perform ultrasound of the thyroid gland.
Ultrasound of the thyroid gland is performed in a supine position with the head thrown back, the ultrasound sensor moves along the surface of the neck. The study is absolutely painless.
Indications
- Fatigue, feeling of weakness, apathetic mood
- Increased irritability, nervousness, sudden mood swings
- Excess weight
- Increased drowsiness
- Sore throat, frequent coughing
- Sudden weight gain or, conversely, exhaustion
- Hair loss
- Detection of neoplasms on palpation
- Pregnancy planning
- The presence of hereditary thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus
- Work in hazardous production
- Age over 40
- The end of the course of taking hormone-containing drugs
- Suspected presence of a tumor
Effectiveness of thyroid ultrasound
Ultrasound is the method of choice for suspected thyroid pathology. Due to the surface location, ultrasound features are most informative compared to other imaging techniques.
Effectiveness may decrease with a retrosternal thyroid gland (which is extremely rare), then the specialist will recommend other methods for you.
There are no contraindications.
Advantages of thyroid ultrasound in EMC
- Experienced specialists, using international research protocols
- Using elastometry to assess nodular formations
- Possibility of ultrasound at home
- Modern equipment, high level of service, guarantee of security and confidentiality
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Questions and answers
Рancreatic cancer
My wife of 64 years was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the autumn of 2014. Stage 4 was concluded. Surgery is impossible. There is a massive thrombosis. Three biopsies were carried out. A benign tumor was revealed. She lost a lot of weight. An episode of severe pain took place about one month ago. Currently, a
significant problem is the ascites, swollen legs; food is poorly digested, general discomfort. What can you recommend? Is it necessary to remove the fluid and what might be the consequences?
...more The picture you described is consisted with the concept of "metastatic ascites". Laparocentesis is appropriate as a therapeutic and diagnostic approach. Given the negative cytology, it is likely that the patient has a neoplastic disease of the colon, ovaries or stomach. Our experts will hold a consultation on the
same day and perform the procedure to verify the diagnosis and consider the possibilities of palliative treatment.
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Pavel Koposov
07 September 2016
Break iafter the last course of chemotherapy
Why a break is necessary after the last course of chemotherapy?
In cases where chemotherapy is not enough effective, some cells of the tumor does not die as a result of exposure and only slow down their biological processes temporarily, so they do not accumulate diagnostic radiopharmaceutical that can lead to a false negative result. After 2-3 weeks, tumor cells return to their
normal state and can be seen at the PET/CT scan. Thus, the break after the last course of chemotherapy should be done in order to obtain reliable results of the quality of treatment.
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Radiation therapy for prostate cancer
What to expect during radiation therapy for prostate cancer?
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Radiotherapy for prostate cancer is a local treatment; therefore, you may experience some side effects
only in those parts of the body that are exposed.
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Сhronic nonspecific spondylitis
Can we go to your center in the following case: the patient born in 1955. Diagnosis: chronic nonspecific spondylitis T7-T9. A state after interbody fusion T7-T9 with autologous bone. Brown-Sequard's syndrome. Right thoracotomy with interbody fusion using autotransplantation (resected rib) was done in 2010, no bone
block formed during the postoperative period. Transpedicular fixation T 5-6-10-11 was also done in November 2010. There was a primary healing on the wound as a result of treatment. He was able to sit and stand as well as stay in upright position up to 2-3 hours. At the moment, mobility is restored, able to walk and sit. But pain is still present. Can we expect further surgical treatment and rehabilitation at your center?
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In this case surgical care rendered fully, but it is hard to say more without images. If pain is still present, it is necessary to look for the cause of this, but it may be in the early postoperative period. You can contact us for a consultation to clarify the nature of the disease.
MRI or CT scan
Please tell me what kind of examination is better in case of head injury - an MRI or CT scan. I have hit my head in June this year, and now I feel a discomfort at the site of the injury sometimes (there in no acute pain)?
CT has advantages in the visualization of bone structures. MRI is better for soft structures imaging, including the brain substance. According to the description, the intracranial structures damage is unlikely. Why CT or MRI? An ultrasound of soft tissues in the area of injury is also applicable. The pain in the
scull can also be associated with vessel, for example, cranial arteritis, or lymphadenitis, or muscle/enthesis, and then you might need certain blood tests. And maybe these tests are not required. I would recommend you to see the doctor and let him assess the case; he will take a decision concerning following examination as a result of consultation.
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