3DTHYROID®

While most endocrinology offices offer 2D thyroid ultrasound, Wilmington Endocrinology utilizes 3D technology for our thyroid ultrasound exams.  The added dimension offers increased visibility, detection, and accuracy.

3DTHYROID® is a 3D technology that we utilize in our office to detect malignant thyroid nodules and to help with needle guidance during fine-needle aspiration biopsy.  3DTHYROID® technology uses 3D volume measurements that may provide more useful information about malignant thyroid lesions.

What is a thyroid ultrasound? 
An ultrasound is performed by sending out high frequency sound waves which pass through the body and are reflected back.  These echos are then analyzed and built into a picture of the body part that defines the shape, size, texture, and vascularity of a thyroid gland.

How is 3DTHYROID® different from 2D thyroid ultrasound?
The difference between 2D and 3D ultrasound can be compared to a loaf of bread.  A 2D image is like looking at one slice of bread, while a 3D image is like seeing the whole loaf – height and width as well as depth.

Is 3DTHYROID® more accurate?
In the case of a fine-needle aspiration biopsy, 3D ultrasound enables the physician to be sure the needle is inside the nodule, leading to fewer misdiagnosed and insufficient samples.

Vascular thyroid nodule

Solid thyroid nodule

 

 

Case 1: 9mm thyroid nodule. Diagnosis: Papillary thyroid carcinoma.