Hashimoto thyroiditis

Case contributed by Erik Ranschaert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Hypothyroidism for investigation.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

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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