55-year-old female with thyroid nodules. Evaluate for calcification. RIGHT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 1.9 x 1.8 x 5.5 cmLEFT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 1.9 x 1.6 x 5.5 cmISTHMUS MEASUREMENTS: 0.4 cmRIGHT LOBE: There again noted multiple nodules which are predominantly cystic, many with evidence for colloid comet tail artifact which are unchanged from prior exam. Large, reference cystic nodule in the upper pole measures 1 x 1.3 x 1.6 cm.LEFT LOBE: There again noted multiple nodules which are predominantly cystic, many with evidence for colloid, tail artifact which are unchanged from the prior exam. Reference spongiform nodule in the mid inferior left lobe measures 0.4 x 0.6 x 0.7 cm, slightly smaller than on the prior exam. This also demonstrates comet tail artifact.ISTHMUS: No significant abnormality noted.PARATHYROID GLANDS: No significant abnormality noted.LYMPH NODES: No significant abnormality noted.OTHER: No significant abnormality noted.
Stable appearance of the thyroid with multiple nodules, most characteristic of colloid nodules. Comet tail artifact may be seen with calcification, but in this patient findings are consistent with colloid.