41-year-old male with history of thyroid cancer, status post surgery. 1.4 cm hypoechoic nodule seen on outside study, with biopsy-proven recurrence. RIGHT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: Status post thyroidectomyLEFT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: Status post thyroidectomyISTHMUS MEASUREMENTS: Status post thyroidectomyRIGHT LOBE: No significant abnormality noted.LEFT LOBE: No significant abnormality noted.ISTHMUS: No significant abnormality noted.PARATHYROID GLANDS: Not identified.LYMPH NODES: The 1.4 cm lymph node seen on the outside study is again identified at level 3 between the left carotid artery and left internal jugular vein. This node again measures 1.4 cm, however appears of normal morphology. An additional level 3 lobulated lymph node with internal hyperechoic area measures 9 x 5 x 5 mm. Multiple additional subcentimeter lymph nodes are noted throughout the left neck with suspicious internal echogenicity.OTHER: No significant abnormality noted.
1. Multiple suspicious-appearing lymph nodes in the left neck, particularly at left level 3 . This level 3 lesion underwent fine-needle aspiration. Please see separate biopsy report for any additional details.2. Previously seen 1.4 cm lymph node identified in the left neck at level 3 between the carotid artery and internal jugular vein.