
Ultrasonography of Thyroid
甲狀腺超聲波
Thyroid ultrasound is a non-invasive examination. Doctors use ultrasound imaging to examine whether there are any abnormal tumors, calcifications, and other conditions within the thyroid gland. It can also check for enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, providing important information for clinical diagnosis.
$ 1,000

Thyroid Function Test
甲狀腺功能檢查
The purpose of thyroid function testing is to evaluate the thyroid levels in a patient’s body. Conditions such as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can be diagnosed through a simple blood test. The testing can also help doctors differentiate thyroid function problems caused by different factors.
Typically, thyroid function testing includes measuring the levels of thyroid hormone T4 and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
$ 600

Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration
超聲波導引幼針穿刺
If a suspicious thyroid tumor is detected during an ultrasound examination, the doctor may arrange for an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy. This procedure involves extracting a small amount of cells from the suspicious thyroid tumor for pathological analysis. It helps determine whether the tumor is benign or malignant, as well as its nature or characteristics.
$ 2,800
Thyroid
About Follicular Neoplasm of Thyroid
Follicular thyroid neoplasm is a type of thyroid tumor that encompasses a spectrum ranging from benign to malignant. This category includes benign follicular adenoma, malignant follicular thyroid cancer, and follicular thyroid neoplasm of undetermined malignant potential.
Follicular thyroid tumors exhibit a follicular pattern when viewed under a microscope.
To determine whether a tumor is benign or malignant, it is necessary for a pathologist to examine the tumor tissue under a microscope and identify the presence of thyroid capsule invasion or vascular invasion. Conventional fine-needle aspiration cytology can only obtain individual cells for testing and cannot assess the invasive characteristics of thyroid tissue. Therefore, fine-needle aspiration alone cannot distinguish between benign and malignant follicular tumors. A comprehensive evaluation of the tumor’s benign, malignant, or indeterminate nature can only be achieved through surgical resection and subsequent pathological examination of the tissue.
According to previous medical research, 10-20% of follicular thyroid tumors are malignant. In such cases, surgical removal of the cancerous tissue is required. Therefore, if the results of your cell examination indicate a follicular tumor, your doctor will discuss with you whether surgical treatment is necessary.