Ultrasound Evaluation of the Thyroid
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Thyroid is organized by Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute (GUI) Inc.
Date of Original Release: 3/25/2022
This edition valid for credit through: 3/25/2025
Overview:
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Thyroid Training Video is designed to provide an overview of the thyroid and parathyroid anatomy/physiology, scan protocols, normal ultrasound characteristics and abnormal findings associated with commonly seen thyroid pathology.
Objectives:
•Recognize the sonographic appearance of the normal thyroid gland.
• Recognize the sonographic appearance of an abnormal parathyroid gland.
• Identify the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
• State the function of the thyroid gland.
• Identify commonly seen diffuse, benign, and malignant thyroid pathology.
Topics
•Thyroid and Parathyroid Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology
• Normal Thyroid Ultrasound Characteristics
• Ultrasound Evaluation of Thyroid Pathology: Diffuse Pathology, Benign Focal Pathology, and Malignant Pathology
• Salivary Glands
• Other Neck Pathology
