Journal of Thyroid Disorders & Therapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-7948
+44 1300 500008
Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk
AMNCH Tallaght Hospital,
Dublin
Ireland
Research Article
Transvaginal Probe Application in the Visualization and Evaluation of a Retrosternal Thyroid Mass
Author(s): Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk, Pradeep Govender and Prof William TorreggianiAneta Kecler-Pietrzyk, Pradeep Govender and Prof William Torreggiani
Ultrasound evaluation of the thyroid gland is relatively easy in most cases with excellent visualization of the gland with linear transducer allowing clear characterization of lesions as well as guidance for biopsy. However when retrosternal thyroid tissue extension is present, evaluation may be difficult. We report the simple use of widely available transvaginal probe in helping to visualize and evaluate the retrosternal thyroid tissue. .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-7948.1000215