Ultrasonic grey scale visualization of the thyroid gland

Measurement of Thyroid Size by Ultrasound, Palpation and Scintiscan

“…Ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland is of value in distinguishing cystic from solid thyroid nodules (Fujimoto et al, 1967;Thijs, 1971;Rasmussen et al, 1971;Blum et ., 1972;Miskin et al, 1973;Jellins et al, 1975), in distinguishing haemorrhage from malignant neoplasm in a rapidly enlarging gland (Blum et al, 1972;Thijs & Wiener, 1976) and in identifying suppressed thyroid tissue associated with a hot nodule (Thijs, 1971). This technique provides a useful record of change in size of thyroid nodules, even during thyroid hormone suppressant therapy (Blum et al, 1972;Thijs &Wiener, 1976).…”

Ultrasonic scanning of the thyroid gland as a guide to the treatment of the clinically solitary nodule

“…The main difficulty at present is that the scanning apparatus and arrangements available in most centres rely heavily on the skill and interpretive powers of the operator. However, there is potential for improvement of the equipment and scanning procedures ; the advantages possible using specially constructed equipment have been well demonstrated by Jellins et al (1975), and new developments in ultrasound technology hold the promise of improved diagnostic accuracy.…”

Ultrasound and Computed Tomography in Abdominal Diagnosis

“…Work on breast CT seems to be winding down. US examination of palpated masses is a good supplement to mammography (Jellins 1975, Cole-Beughlet 1977, Teixidor 1977. Much work is going into the development of US breast screening devices.…”

“…Neck -US is used to investigate "cold" thyroid nodules found by scintiscan and is still at the "simple cyst or needs looking at" stage (Jellins 1975, Chilcote 1976. Parathyroid adenomas are well demonstrated by US (personal experience).…”