Abdomen Sonography: Neck Pathologies and Abnormalities - Video Lesson

Hi, everyone. Today's abdomen extended sonography lesson will cover the thyroid and parathyroid gland pathologies and abnormalities. By the end, you'll be able to recognize the key sonographic appearances and distinguish benign from suspicious findings. Let's get started. The thyroid gland is one of the most common sites for sonographic evaluation of neck pathology, and ultrasound is the first line imaging tool for assessing its size, texture, and any focal or diffuse disease. Because the gland lies just under the skin and is surrounded by soft tissue, we can evaluate it in real time with great accuracy. Let's begin with one of the most common benign findings within the thyroid. Colloid nodules appear as well defined nodules that may contain tiny echogenic foci, sometimes with comet tailed artifact