A thyroid ultrasound is used to capture images of the thyroid gland and detect abnormalities. This complementary, non-invasive, quick and easy examination allows us to analyze the appearance and size of the thyroid gland, as well as its tissue structure.
Your healthcare professional may order a thyroid ultrasound to :
For the examination, we will ask you to:
To help you plan, please note that the total length of your visit may vary between 45 and 60 minutes.
A medical prescription is required for this examination.
If you have a prescription for an ultrasound that is not mentioned, contact us
No preparation is required before a thyroid ultrasound. However, we will ask you to avoid using body lotion and perfume, so as not to alter the quality of the images.
No preparation is required before a thyroid ultrasound. However, we will ask you to avoid using body lotion and perfume, so as not to alter the quality of the images.
Ultrasound is an ultrasound imaging procedure. Ultrasound allows the creation of cross-sectional images in all planes. In particular, it is possible to record organs such as the heart and the foetus of pregnant women.
An ultrasound is performed by a radiologist or technician and lasts between 15 and 30 minutes.
See the detailed section on ultrasound for more information on the content of this examination.
Ultrasound is usually performed for the following purposes:
- Distinguish between liquid cysts and solid tumors.
- To check the location, structure, and size of specific organs.
- Recognize the stages of cancer development.
For more information on this test, please visit our detailed ultrasound page.
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