The purpose of this scan is:

•  Evaluate the Thyroid gland

  

• Salivary glands
• Adjacent structures in the neck

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Reasons for having a Thyroid and Neck ultrasound scan:                                                               

• History of thyroid problems
• To check the appearance of a known thyroid nodule
• Determine the nature and origin of a lump arising from the neck
• Swelling of the salivary glands
• To evaluate the neck for any signs of lymphadenopathy i.e swollen lymph nodes
• Thyroid disease
• Abnormal swellings
• Difficulty in Swallowing
• Inflammation
• Tumours
• Cysts

Preparation

No preparation is necessary for this scan.