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 Hurthle Cell Neoplasm
Hurthle cell neoplasm, also known as Hurthle cell tumor, is a rare type of thyroid tumor that encompasses a spectrum ranging from benign Hurthle cell adenoma to malignant Hurthle cell carcinoma.
To determine whether the tumor is benign or malignant, it relies on the pathological examination performed by a pathologist under a microscope to identify the presence of thyroid capsule invasion or vascular invasion in the tumor tissue.
Conventional fine-needle aspiration cytology can only obtain individual cells for analysis and cannot assess the invasive characteristics of thyroid tissue. Therefore, fine-needle aspiration alone cannot distinguish between benign and malignant Hurthle cell neoplasms. It is only through postoperative tissue sampling and histopathological examination that a comprehensive assessment of benign or malignant nature and differentiation of the tumor can be made.
Due to the potential for malignancy and the generally more aggressive and rapid progression of Hurthle cell neoplasms compared to other cancers, once a diagnosis of Hurthle cell neoplasm is confirmed, the doctor will typically recommend a total thyroidectomy as the treatment approach to achieve a curative outcome.