Thyroid Ultrasound and Elastography
New generation Ultrasound provides a better analysis of the thyroid gland when looking for diffuse disease (i.e., Hashimoto thyroiditis) or focal lesions (thyroid nodules). The triple thyroid study (B mode, Color Doppler and Elastography) can safely lead to an accurate diagnosis concerning the nature of the lesion (benign or malignant). At the same time, the neck area can be scanned to exclude lesions in the parathyroid glands or enlargement of the lymph nodes of the neck.