Reduced CT Density Thyroid Gland
Thyroid gland appears bulky and shows reduced CT density. Normal thyroid gland is usually hyperdense because of iodine content. Hypodensity of thyroid on CT may indicate thyroid abnormality and requires further evaluation with thyroid function test. This may indicate decreased ability to concentrate iodine. This patient was clinically suspected as hypothyroidism and has midline swelling and hoarseness of voice.
Reduced CT Density Thyroid Gland
Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Reviewed by Sumer Sethi
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Sumer Sethi
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