Chatswood Bone Density & Endocrinology
Grafton Nuclear Medicine & Endocrinology
The thyroid is small gland at the front of the neck. It is involved in regulating a large number of body functions. An ultrasound scan is the best test for assessing the structure of the gland. A probe is passed over the neck to obtain views from multiple angles. The size of the thyroid, the number and size of any nodules, and extent of blood flow can be assessed.
Thyroid ultrasound examinations are usually performed during an endocrine consultation.