Nontoxic Nodular Goiter Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Nontoxic Nodular Goiter below.
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How to Diagnose Nontoxic Nodular Goiter
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your doctor may recommend a specialist. An endocrinologist focuses on hormone related issues.
Tests may include the following:
- Examination of the neck-to assess any thyroid enlargement
- Ultrasound -a test that uses sound waves to identify nodules of the neck and thyroid
- Blood tests-to assess levels of thyroid hormones (eg, thyroid stimulating hormone); thyroid autoantibodies tests may also be done
- Thyroid scan (scintigraphy)-a picture of your thyroid gland taken after you have been given a shot or drink of a radioisotope to show how your thyroid is functioning and exclude Thyroid Cancer
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy -a tissue sample is taken with a small needle to determine if it is benign or malignant (cancer); 50%-60% are noncancerous
- Barium swallow -a test to determine if the enlarged goiter is compressing the esophagus, thus causing swallowing difficulty
- X-ray of neck and chest for large goiters-to see if the trachea is compressed
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