Female, 68 years old. Reason: evaluate thyroid nodule History: incidental thyroid nodule RIGHT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 2.6 x 2.2 x 5.6 cm.LEFT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 3.1 x 2.5 x 6 .0 cmISTHMUS MEASUREMENTS: 0.6 cmRIGHT LOBE: Mildly heterogeneous echotexture, with a few benign-appearing subcentimeter cysts.LEFT LOBE: Mildly heterogeneous echotexture. A well marginated, heterogeneous noncalcified solid nodule in the left thyroid lobe, with surrounding hypoechoic rim and mildly increased peripheral blood flow measures 2.7 x 1.4 x 2.4 cm.ISTHMUS: Mildly heterogeneous echotexture without focal lesion.PARATHYROID GLANDS: No significant abnormality noted.LYMPH NODES: No significant abnormality noted.OTHER: No significant abnormality noted.
A 2-3 cm solid, noncalcified left thyroid nodule is identified as detailed above, and is amenable to biopsy for further evaluation.