Presentation
Clinically palpable right thyroid nodule. For sonographic review and work-up.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Colloid nodule (thyroid)
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An enlarged, cystic, right colloid nodule measuring 36.4 x 22.4 x 27.0 mm is identified.
There is a complex appearance suggesting a combination of necrosis, hemorrhage and calcifications.
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The cine loop demonstrates the cystic colloid nodule with hemorrhage and necrosis. There are associated calcifications giving rise to the comet tail artifact.
Case Discussion
An example of the comet tail artifact, due to calcifications within a hemorrhagic, cystic, colloid nodule within the right thyroid lobe.
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