Thyroid Ultrasound

A thyroid ultrasound is an imaging technique using high frequency sound to produce anatomical images of the throat and thyroid gland. Click here to find out more. Please call the Centre to discuss pricing

Overview

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What is a Thyroid Ultrasound?

Ultrasound is an imaging technique using high frequency sound (high enough that it is not audible and is able to pass through the body) to produce anatomical images of the body.

An ultrasound of the thyroid is painless and uses sound waves to produce pictures of the thyroid gland within the neck to identify the appearance of lumps or thyroid nodules and can be performed by an experienced dedicated head, neck and thyroid radiologist.

For most patients, we perform a ”one-visit” diagnostic service where you will have these investigations and be told the results on the same day and often during the same clinic visit.

When would we use a Thyroid Ultrasound?

If you have any problems with your throat or voice box, are suffering from a thyroid lump or a thyroid function test is abnormal, your doctor may recommend an ultrasound to assist with diagnosis.

What are the alternatives to a Thyroid Ultrasound?

Instead of an ultrasound scan, a CT or MRI scan can provide additional information if there is suspicion of thyroid cancer or if there is a very large thyroid gland.

Additionally, a radioactive iodine-based scan may help assess whether any nodules are producing excess or little thyroid hormone.

Overview

Average time of test

30 minutes

Any prep needed?

No

Post-test recovery?

None

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Doctor Referral Only

You will generally need to get a referral letter from your NHS GP, Private GP, or other doctor to access this service or treatment. Find out more including how we can assist you

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Next Day Availability

We usually have next day availability for this service, please call us to check availability.

Thyroid ultrasound specialists

Our consultants, who are all either heads of service at London teaching hospitals, or have played major roles in clinical innovation, employ their collective expertise, knowledge and deep experience to deliver the best care possible. Each team is made up of some of the country’s most well-regarded experts in their sub-specialist fields.

Dr Timothy Beale

Consultant Radiologist

Specialist expertise: Head, Neck, ENT, Head and Neck Radiology, Radiology, Head and Neck Cancer, Salivary Gland Lumps, Skull Base Disease, Sinonasal Imaging, Ear, Nose and Throat.

Dr Simon Morley

Consultant Radiologist

Specialist expertise: Head, Neck, Ear, Nose and Throat, Radiology, Head and Neck Radiology, ENT, Neck Lumps, Neck and Throat Lumps, Cervical Lymphadenopathy, Parathyroid Disease, Interventional Radiology.