71-year-old female. Evaluate thyroid nodules and parathyroid adenoma. RIGHT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: The right thyroid lobe measures 2.3 x 2.1 x 5.9 cm.LEFT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: The left thyroid lobe measures 2.7 x 2.4 x 6.1 cm.ISTHMUS MEASUREMENTS: The isthmus measures 0.3 cm in thickness.RIGHT LOBE: The right thyroid lobe has a heterogenous echotexture without discrete nodules.LEFT LOBE: The left thyroid lobe has a heterogenous echotexture. In the left lower pole, there is a 1 x 1.4 x 1 cm spongiform nodule.ISTHMUS: No significant abnormality noted.PARATHYROID GLANDS: Posterior to the left upper thyroid pole is a 1.2 x 1 x 1.8 cm hypoechoic nodule concerning for a parathyroid adenoma candidate.LYMPH NODES: No significant abnormality noted.OTHER: No significant abnormality noted.
1. Posterior to the left upper thyroid pole is a 1.2 x 1 x 1.8 cm hypoechoic nodule concerning for a parathyroid adenoma candidate. Correlation with the same day nuclear medicine parathyroid scan is recommended.2. Spongiform nodule in the left lower pole.3. Enlarged thyroid gland with nonspecific heterogenous echotexture. Clinical correlation is needed for possible thyroiditis.