Transient Hyperthyroidism Induced by Thyroid Ultrasound.

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2018)

We believe this is the first report of a euthyroid individual who developed hyperthyroidism caused by thyroid ultrasonography. We hypothesize that pressure from the ultrasound probe during the examination compressed her large nodules, releasing stored hormone.

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magnetic resonance imaging
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