Imaging of the thyroid gland.

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De Quervain's thyroiditis




Woman, 34 y.o.
Normal sized gland; very increased firmness; irregular and pseudonodular surface; painful palpation.
The borders of the thyroid are indistinct; very irregular echo pattern with echopoor shaded areas due to the presence of oedema and pseudonodular appearance.

Laboratory tests: very high flogistic indexes; slight hyperthyroidism.

Colordoppler ultrasound scan.

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Last update: 04/23/2003