Please what is the meaning of Tiny-Bilateral Hypoechoic thyroid non vascularized masses(hyperthyroidism)

[Graceforlife1]

Please what is the meaning of Tiny-Bilateral Hypoechoic thyroid non vascularized masses(hyperthyroidism)

[diogenes Remembering]

If a thyroid nodule is big enough, it can cause a lump or swelling in the neck that a person might be able to feel. A doctor may also discover thyroid nodules during a routine examination or an imagining test of a person’s head and neck.

Doctors typically evaluate thyroid nodules using an ultrasound examination, or sonogram.

Thyroid nodules have specific characteristics that allow a doctor to assess the potential risk of thyroid cancer. For example, cystic or fluid-filled thyroid nodules are often benign, which means they are noncancerous.

The echogenicityTrusted Source refers to the brightness of a thyroid nodule (as seen in a test as above) relative to the rest of the thyroid tissue. Hypoechoic nodules are darker than the surrounding thyroid tissue, which suggests that the nodules are solid rather than fluid-filled.

They are overwhelmingly begnign. 5% only may go to cancerous.

[Graceforlife1 in reply to diogenes]

Thank you so much.I had alittle bit of worry.

[PurpleNails Administrator]

Tiny = likely means a collection of nodules under <1mm or dr would otherwise state size.

Bilateral = both side. The thyroid has 2 lobes separated by a bridge of tissue called isthmus.

Hypoechoic = denser tissue than expected, but this does always cause concern.

non vascularized = this refer to blood flow. Nodules can have vascularity throughout, peripheral vascular on none at all (applies to larger nodules)

masses = a multi nodular area many of many as opposed to a solitary nodule.

Was this a report from ultrasound? Ultra sound can conclusively determine thyroid function. Doctors rely on blood test results for that but should determine the cause of hyperthyroid. This is usually done by testing antibodies.

Do you have blood test results with TSH, FT4 & FT3 and antibodies?

When were you diagnosed? Have you been given carbimazole? What dose?

[Graceforlife1 in reply to PurpleNails]

I was diagnosed 3weeks agoTSH (0.24)

T4( 182.22)

[PurpleNails Administrator in reply to Graceforlife1]

It’s that a total T4 ? You need a Free T4 & FT3 test. Which would show the unbound available hormone.

Always add the range of results as they vary between labs. By most TT4 ranges that result is elevated, but you need FT4 & FT3 to see if a high 60mg dose is necessary.

Your TSH is reduced but if levels were very high you TSH would show as <0.01 undetectable or completely suppressed.

[Graceforlife1 in reply to PurpleNails]

Thank you so much.I will keep you posted.

[Graceforlife1 in reply to PurpleNails]

I was diagnosed 3weeks agoTSH (0.24)

T4( 182.22)

I'm on carbimazole 20mg three times per day