Thyroid & Neck Lump Scan
Comprehensive Assessment Of Thyroid Nodules & Neck Swellings
Evaluate palpable neck lumps, enlarged thyroid gland (goitre), thyroid nodules, salivary glands, and cervical lymph nodes using high-resolution ultrasound.
- High-Frequency Linear Thyroid Imaging
- Thyroid Nodule EU-TIRADS Classification
- Salivary Gland & Lymph Node Mapping
- Same-Day Diagnostic Report
Thyroid & Neck Scan
High-Resolution Soft Tissue Diagnostic
What Is A Thyroid & Neck Lump Scan?
A Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound evaluates soft tissue structures in the anterior neck, assessing:
- Thyroid gland size, symmetry, and echotexture
- Thyroid nodules (cysts vs solid lesions)
- Diffuse enlargement (goitre) or thyroiditis
- Parotid & submandibular salivary glands
- Cervical lymph node chains for swelling
A Thyroid and Neck Lump Ultrasound is the primary non-invasive imaging method used to examine the thyroid gland and superficial soft tissues of the neck. Utilizing high-frequency linear transducers, this scan provides exceptional sub-millimeter visualization of thyroid nodules, diffuse goitres, salivary gland stones, and cervical lymphadenopathy.
Every identified thyroid nodule is categorized according to standard international risk stratification guidelines (such as EU-TIRADS), helping your endocrinologist or GP determine whether further blood tests, monitoring, or fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is warranted.
A Thyroid & Neck Scan provides detailed sub-millimeter characterization of neck lumps, thyroid nodules, and salivary glands without radiation.
Symptoms Requiring A Neck Scan
Visible / Palpable Neck Lump
Abnormal Thyroid Blood Tests
Swallowing Tightness / Pressure
Swollen Underarm or Neck Nodes
Known Thyroid Nodule Monitoring
Unexplained Hoarseness
What To Expect
Step 1: Clinical Symptom & Blood Work History Review
Step 2: Linear Transducer Placement Over Neck
Step 3: Systematic Thyroid Lobe & Isthmus Measurement
Step 4: Salivary Glands & Cervical Lymph Node Sweep
Step 5: Immediate Verbal Findings & Written Report
Included In Your Appointment
FAQ
No, the scan is entirely painless and gentle. Light pressure is applied over the front and sides of your neck with a smooth probe.
Ultrasound easily identifies fluid cysts as benign and uses TIRADS risk criteria to grade solid nodules to decide if biopsy is needed.
No fasting or special preparation is needed. We recommend wearing an open-collared shirt without neck jewelry.
Yes, bringing recent TSH, T3, or T4 blood test results is very helpful for our sonographers to correlate with visual findings.
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