Male, 70 years old. Reason: left thyroid uptake on PET/CT recently-exam uploaded in our system-please evaluate History: see 1.Treated lymphoma years ago-left neck site then RIGHT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 4.7 x 2.0 x 1.7 cmLEFT LOBE MEASUREMENTS: 5.2 x 1.7 x 1.5 cmISTHMUS MEASUREMENTS: 0.2 cmRIGHT LOBE: Mildly heterogeneous echotexture, without focal lesion.LEFT LOBE: Mildly heterogeneous echotexture. A left lower pole nodule measures 1.9 x 1.5 x 1 .8 cm, solid and heterogeneous, noncalcified, hypervascular.ISTHMUS: Mildly heterogeneous echotexture, without focal lesion.PARATHYROID GLANDS: No significant abnormality noted.LYMPH NODES: Benign-appearing cervical lymph nodes are identified. A left level 5 lymph node measures 0.7 x 0.3 x 0.5 cm.OTHER: No significant abnormality noted.
A 1-2 cm solid left lower pole thyroid nodule has significant internal vascularity. Given a history of lymphoma and increased metabolic activity in PET imaging, biopsy of this lesion is recommended for further evaluation.