{"id":184836,"date":"2022-02-01T10:37:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T08:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmedicover.mcdevelop.hu\/ultrasound\/thyroid-ultrasound-examination\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T17:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:00:53","slug":"thyroid-ultrasound","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/diagnostics\/ultrasound\/thyroid-ultrasound\/","title":{"rendered":"Thyroid ultrasound examination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Thyroid ultrasound examination<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1558450220995 vc_row-has-fill shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"select-minta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579189414573\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ultrasound is an essential tool for the examination of the two lobes of the thyroid and the parathyroid. With the help of ultrasound, small changes in the thyroid gland can also be observed, we can also accurately determine the size, shape and structure of the thyroid, but nodular lesions, inflammations and cysts can also be seen. Ultrasound also plays an important role in the diagnostics of the thyroid and parathyroid, as well as in the examination of the <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/diagnostics\/ultrasound\/cervical-soft-tissue-ultrasound\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soft tissues of the neck<\/a>, the large salivary glands and cervical lymph nodes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thyroid ultrasound examination is recommended in all cases where there is a possibility of abnormal thyroid abnormalities based on a palpation examination (<a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/consultations\/endocrinology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">endocrinologist<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/consultations\/internal-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">internist<\/a> examination) or other symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579189407876\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1717489446690\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Book an appointment!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to help!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"tel:+3614653131\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon none\"><\/i> +36 1 465 3131<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3 vc_col-has-fill sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1579189420421\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-blue vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1616765882663\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2  class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Send us a message!<\/h2><\/header><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our colleagues are happy to answer every question!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container  popup-diagnosztika vc_btn3-center\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-classic vc_btn3-icon-left vc_btn3-color-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/kapcsolat\/\" title=\"\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"vc_btn3-icon far fa-comment-dots\"><\/i> Send a message!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How is the thyroid ultrasound performed?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The patient lies on his back during the painless ultrasound examination by placing a pillow under his shoulder in order for the neck to stretch well. The test is performed without outerwear to protect its integrity. A paper towel is placed on the shoulders as the ultrasound head is lubricated with ultrasound gel to help propagate the ultrasound waves.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1568\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Pajzsmirigy ultrahang vizsg\u00e1lat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-370x231.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-840x525.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pajzsmirigy-ulthanag-vizsgalat-1568x980-1-410x256.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How to prepare for the for thyroid ultrasound examination?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ultrasound examination does not require any preparation. If you have previous thyroid ultrasound findings, you may want to bring them with you to track the changes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What to do after a thyroid ultrasound?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In all cases, if the ultrasound shows any abnormalities, consult your doctor or an <a href=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/consultations\/endocrinology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">endocrinologist<\/a> to determine the necessary therapy and any additional tests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thyroid ultrasound examination Ultrasound is an essential tool for the examination of the two lobes of the thyroid and the parathyroid. 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