Observation and Evaluation of Color Doppler Energy in the Diagnosis of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
XU Qing-song · China Modern Doctor · 2008
Objective To observe and evaluate color Doppler energy in the diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.and discuss the peculiarity of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in CDE,and improve the accuracy of diagnosis.Methods Ultrasonic characteristics of 57 patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Were observed with CDE.All patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis confirmed by the operation and pathology.Results All the patients showed diffused enlarged thyroid glands,especially isthmus of thyroid gland.Some of them showed thyroid glands with decreased and inhomogeneous echogram,some of them showed numerous hyperechoic and equal echoic nubble,some of them showed echogenicity separated by line.distinct increase of CDE signal appeared,and the peak systolic velocities of the superior thyroid artery were higher than normal.the peak systolic velocities of the superior thyroid artery in our group were increased but lower than that in the Graves’one.Conclusion We consider that CDE findings are different and helpful in the diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.