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Thyroid ultrasound: Trying to understand the report

Posted by danielle0313 @danielle0313, Apr 11, 2022

Hello,
I have a virtual phone appt with my doctor next week (whom I’m not really a fan of), but I am trying to understand this reading. Previous u/s had a simple cyst on one lobe and colloid on the other…This recent report does not mention either of the cysts. Can anyone shed any light on this?
Last time a dr dismissed my medical issues which resulted in a long delayed (and more invasive) brain surgery.
Thank you in advance.

Sonographic evaluation of the area of concern was performed, using grayscale and
color Doppler evaluation. The visualized portions of the thyroid gland demonstrate
unremarkable echogenicity. Asymmetric size of increased echogenicity are noted towards the
midline, and may represent asymmetric calcifications within the thyroid/cricoid cartilage. This
are seen bilaterally. Foci of abnormal echogenicity are identified. No other focal fluid
collection is seen.

IMPRESSION:
1. Asymmetric foci of increased echogenicity with some posterior acoustical shadowing likely
represent calcifications within the thyroid and cricoid cartilage.
2. No other foci of abnormal echogenicity or focal fluid collection identified.
3. Consider CT scan of the neck without and with contrast, if symptoms persist.

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Apr 12, 2022

@danielle0313 What this report is saying is that there is increased reflection of ultrasound waves (echogenicity) that may represent some calcification making the gland more dense. It says it is unremarkable which means it is not an identified problem. It sounds like good news to me, but I am not a medical professional, and I do understand your concerns. Benign thyroid nodules are common, and I have had them with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. That has actually improved over time and the nodules have shrunk, but I worried too. I know that's not exactly what your report says and there can be findings of things like this in other areas of the body that are benign and not dangerous.

Does that ease your mind a bit?

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danielle0313 | @danielle0313 | Apr 12, 2022
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@danielle0313 What this report is saying is that there is increased reflection of ultrasound waves (echogenicity) that may represent some calcification making the gland more dense. It says it is unremarkable which means it is not an identified problem. It sounds like good news to me, but I am not a medical professional, and I do understand your concerns. Benign thyroid nodules are common, and I have had them with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. That has actually improved over time and the nodules have shrunk, but I worried too. I know that's not exactly what your report says and there can be findings of things like this in other areas of the body that are benign and not dangerous.

Does that ease your mind a bit?

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Hi Jennifer! Yes it does, thank you! I keep an eye on things particularly because I was born and raised on superfund sites and a lot of cancer comes from it in my community (think Erin Brockovich). I truly appreciate your time and assistance!

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Apr 12, 2022
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@danielle0313

Hi Jennifer! Yes it does, thank you! I keep an eye on things particularly because I was born and raised on superfund sites and a lot of cancer comes from it in my community (think Erin Brockovich). I truly appreciate your time and assistance!

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@danielle0313 Thank you for your kind words. I understand. It is really good to be vigilant. There are also a lot of diet changes that cancer patients make to help fight cancer like juicing raw vegetables. A lot of that is also eating a higher percentage of vegetables than meat. I am not in that group, but there is a lot of literature about anti-cancer properties in food.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/how-plant-based-food-helps-fight-cancer/art-20457590
Have you made any diet changes to improve your health?

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