Female 34 years old Reason: Change in nodules, please compare to outside study History: History of Graves', diffuse goiter with nodules RIGHT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 5.6 x 2 x 1.8 cmLEFT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 5.9 x 2.3 x 1.5 cmISTHMUS MEASUREMENTS: 2 mmRIGHT LOBE: The echogenicity of the entire thyroid is heterogeneous with geographic areas of hypo-and hyperechogenicity. No definite nodules are seen in the right thyroid lobe.LEFT LOBE: The echogenicity of the entire thyroid is heterogeneous with geographic areas of hypo-and hyperechogenicity. There is a 7 x 6 mm, well-defined hypoechoic benign-appearing, cystic nodule in the left thyroid lobe.ISTHMUS: There is a 8 x 5 mm hypoechoic, well-defined nodule on the right side of the isthmus.PARATHYROID GLANDS: No significant abnormality noted.LYMPH NODES: No significant abnormality noted.OTHER: No significant abnormality noted.
Diffusely heterogeneous echotexture of the thyroid gland with subcentimeter benign-appearing nodules in the left lobe and isthmus. Etiology for heterogeneous echotexture is not known, however, thyroiditis may be considered in the differential diagnosis. Clinical correlation is recommended.