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 Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is a condition in which the immune system produces abnormal antibodies that attack the thyroid tissue, leading to inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis most commonly occurs in women aged 30 to 50. Since thyroid inflammation is a chronic condition, patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis may initially have no noticeable symptoms. The only symptom may be the presence of a painless goiter (enlargement of the neck) in the patient. Prolonged thyroid inflammation can damage the thyroid tissue and result in decreased thyroid hormone production, leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism. Patients may experience weight gain, fatigue, loss of appetite, menstrual irregularities, constipation, depression, and slow heart rate. Prolonged hypothyroidism can also lead to complications.
At the same time, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is closely associated with other autoimmune diseases. Patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis have a higher risk of developing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjögren’s syndrome, compared to the general population.
Diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is made through clinical examinations and blood tests. The patient’s blood will show low levels of thyroid hormones and an increase in thyroid antibody levels, such as anti-thyroglobulin antibodies.
After a diagnosis is made, the treatment approach depends on the patient’s thyroid levels. If the patient has low thyroid hormone levels, the doctor will prescribe an appropriate dosage of thyroid hormone replacement to balance the patient’s thyroid hormone levels. Most patients require lifelong supplementation with thyroid hormone.