Thyroid Ultrasound

A thyroid ultrasound uses sound waves to look at the thyroid gland in the front of the neck and the nearby lymph nodes. It is painless, uses no radiation, and helps your provider check the size of the thyroid and evaluate any lumps (nodules).

Call (833) 922-9111

How to Prepare

No special preparation is needed. Wear a shirt with an open or loose neckline and leave necklaces at home.

Common Reasons for This Exam

• a lump or swelling in the neck

• abnormal thyroid blood tests

• an enlarged thyroid (goiter)

• follow-up of known thyroid nodules

• hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism

• family history of thyroid disease

• difficulty swallowing or a feeling of pressure in the neck

What This Exam Can Show

thyroid size and shape
nodules and whether they are solid or fluid-filled (cysts)
goiter
inflammation (thyroiditis)
enlarged lymph nodes in the neck

Every exam is read by a board-certified radiologist, and results are sent to your provider.