Graves disease ultrasound results

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Avatar f tn I was diagnosed in April 2011 with Hashimoto's (the dx came after several different rounds of bloodwork, a thyroid ultrasound and the nuclear uptake scan.) I was prescribed synthroid and was told "we'd have to wait and see" how my symptoms responded to the meds. I would go for labwork every 6-8 weeks and each time, either I had to increase or decrease my synthroid dosage.
Avatar f tn Thyroid inferno refers to the colour Doppler appearance of the thyroid gland in active Graves disease (inclusive of variants such as Marine Lenhart syndrome), and consists of multiple small areas of colour flow seen diffusely throughout the gland representing increased vascularity and arteriovenous shunting.
Avatar n tn I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in 1998 at 23 years old. Went on two different meds (neomercazole and I can't remember the other) and eventually it settled down. Regular check ups saw the TSH fall often so meds would be started again- and repeat. About 18 months ago I was sent to a different specialist who wanted to kill the thyroid with the radioactive iodine, but I didn't want to do that at the time.
Avatar n tn Hi steph20, There is a lot of information not mentioned about your thyroid ultrasound, including if any nodules were noted or the dimensions of the thyroid gland itself, which can tell you more about your thyroid. I'm not a medical professional but I have had thyroid ultrasounds, so I'll tell you what I know based on the short ultrasound result.
Avatar n tn I have been going to an Endocrinologist for almost 1 year. He has done several ultrasounds showing that I have 5 tumors on my thyroid. I have a biopsy which showed they were benign. I recently had another ultrasound which showed one of the tumors had shrunk but another one appeared.
Avatar f tn I received my thyroid ultrasound results today, and my doctor explained the findings suggested I had Graves disease. She then explained in depth about it. When I got home, I looked at a copy of the US report and it said chronic thyroiditis. I Googled that term and it kept popping up with Hashimoto's, so I'm slightly confused now whether my Dr accidentally messed up or if chronic thyroiditis can also mean Graves? Thanks for any/all help!
Avatar f tn You have hyperthyroidism. Most commonly this would be Graves' disease. The ultrasound did not show a nodule that would be "hot". The vascularity on the ultrasound was unremarkable, typically in thyroiditis this is a low. Classically in Graves' disease it is high but this does not exclude Graves' disease. The antibody you've had have been negative but these are nonspecific for Graves' disease.
1039061 tn?1257878294 Hi everyone! I posted a question about a month ago, asking for some advice with the problems I was/am having with my thyroid. When I posted the question, one person who responded said I should post my labs and the results with the guidelines that were used. So I am going to post them because I still need help. So here are the tests that I have had done: ( I am typing them just how they appear on the copies that I have) Lab: Anti Thyroglobulin Antibodies 250h IU/mL 0 - 34 Lab: Total T4 6.
Avatar f tn I found out via an email that I have Graves' disease . 4 weeks ago I learned I had hyperthyroidism and was placed on methimazole 10mg2x a day. The email for the type came 3 weeks later and it was frightening to read about. I felt exhausted for months had stomach issues and lost 15 pounds in a month. 4 weeks into the medication I have a distended stomach with pains and horrible rashes. All that said I'm completely stressed about the eye issues that come with graves.
Avatar f tn Your TGab is elevated, which is often a sign of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. While Hashi's is ultimately hypo, in the early stages it can be hyper or swing from hypo to hyper. Also, TGab can be somewhat elevated with Graves' disease (hyper). TSI (thyroid stimulating immunoglobulin) is the definitive test for Graves'. Right now, your TSH is a little high. AACE recommended many years ago that the TSH range be adjusted to 0.3-3.0.
Avatar f tn TSH Receptor Ab is a blood test for Graves' disease that in your case appears to be negative. It may be necessary to do an I-123 uptake (pending ultrasound results) to determine Graves' vs thyroiditis vs toxic nodule(s) as the cause of the hyperthyroidism.
Avatar f tn An autoimmune thyroid disease is one, in which, for some reason, the body sees the thyroid gland as "foreign", so produces antibodies to destroy it. Graves Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis are the 2 autoimmunes that attack the thyroid. Graves Disease is most often linked to hyperthyroidism, while Hashimoto's is usually linked to hypothyroidism; however --- some with Hashimoto's can be hyperthyroid before becoming hypothyroid.
Avatar f tn My GP has diagnosed me with Graves Disease after obtaining the following lab results: TSH <0.03 (RR 0.40 - 4.00) Free T4 13.2 (RR 10.6 - 20.5) Free T3 5.4 (RR 3.3 - 6.2) Thyroglobulin Antibodies 17 (RR <150) TPO Antibodies 399 (RR <50) Thyroid ultrasound- "...thyroid normal in size, however diffusely inhomogeneous with increased vascularity..." - Both antibodies tested can be present in BOTH Graves and Hashi's.
Avatar n tn I forgot to say that, yes, the wrong amount of Armour can cause problems because too much thyroid hormones can cause hyperthyroidism and too little can cause hypothyroidism, but it can’t cause Graves Disease. You, either have Graves Disease or you don’t.
Avatar n tn I am a 33 yr old female who was diagnosed with Graves disease almost 2 yrs ago. At this point it is pretty much out of control and I am having problems getting into see an Endo. My TSH is .009, T3 1329 and T4 3.94. I have had a numerous amount of symptoms develop over the last few months the one that concerns me the most is a constant feeling of someone chocking me. Although my levels are extremely high I have still managed to gain 25lbs over the past year and a half.
Avatar f tn That looks like Hashitoxicosis. Usually due to leakage of active Hashimoto's thyroiditis but in some cases Graves antibodies can show up as well with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Thyroid Research and Practice - Hashitoxicosis: A clinical perspective... "Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide. Sometimes, it is associated with a transient hyperthyroid phase.
Avatar n tn Hello. I'm 36 and I am almost 9 weeks pregnant. I have Graves' disease and had radiation treatment back in 2009. I hadn't been taking my thyroxine constantly for a few months as I was super stressed and now that I am pregnant haven't missed a dose. My thyroid levels are still very high and I'm worried that this will affect my baby's brain development/IQ levels. Has anyone else had similar experiences? I'm scared and worried.
Avatar f tn There is much to discuss, but first I am not clear about you being diagnosed with Graves' , but then you mention testing for antibodies. What tests were done and what were the results compared to reference ranges? Also, I don't understand how an ultrasound can show the presence of Graves'. For example note this info in the following link.
Avatar m tn I went to the endocrinologist, and she is doing additonal bloodwork to see if it is Graves disease. I only began showing symptoms of hyperthyroidism around December 10th. If Graves turns up, she is going to begin medication on Tuesday. I am a bit leery of medication if my symptoms are almost non-existant now. Must you take meds if you have Graves? My Free T4 is only .2 higher than norm.