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Hashimoto thyroiditis

Case contributed by: Dr Erik Ranschaert

Presentation:

This 48-year old male patient was sent for ultrasound of the thyroid gland because of hypothyroidism

From the case: Hashimoto thyroiditis
Modality: Ultrasound
  • <p>Ultrasound of thyroid gland</p> Ultrasound reveals - hypoechoic thyroid gland with coarse or "micronodular" echotexture of the gland - color doppler imaging reveals augmentation of the vascularity of the gland

Ultrasound of thyroid gland

Ultrasound reveals - hypoechoic thyroid gland with coarse or "micronodular" echotexture of the gland - color doppler imaging reveals augmentation of the vascularity of the gland

Case Discussion:

Hashimoto thyroiditis

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