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Benefits and Risks- Thyroid Ultrasound

Benefits

  • Thyroid Ultrasound allows radiologists to identify thyroid lumps in the throat.
  • Thyroid Ultrasound is a noninvasive, painless and quick exam of the thyroid.
  • Ultrasound imaging of the thyroid is extremely safe and does not use ionizing radiation.
  • Thyroid Ultrasound gives a clear picture of soft tissues that do not show up well on x-rays.

Risks

  • There are no known harmful effects of a thyroid ultrasound.