Thyroid Shear Wave Elastography
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Thyroid Shear Wave Elastography
Thyroid Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) is an advanced ultrasound technique that assesses the elasticity of the thyroid gland. By generating shear waves and measuring their speed through thyroid tissue, this scan determines the stiffness of nodules — helping to distinguish between benign and potentially malignant lesions.
🔍 Why It’s Important
- ✔ Early Detection: Identifies thyroid abnormalities, including possible malignancies, before symptoms appear.
- ✔ Nodule Characterisation: Helps differentiate benign from suspicious nodules, aiding treatment decisions.
- ✔ Non-Invasive & Painless: No needles, no radiation – safe and comfortable for all patients.
👤 Who Should Have This Scan?
- ✔ Individuals with detected thyroid nodules or swelling
- ✔ Patients with unexplained fatigue, weight changes, or mood disturbances
- ✔ Anyone with a personal or family history of thyroid disease or cancer
- ✔ Those under regular monitoring for known thyroid conditions
✨ Benefits of Thyroid SWE
- ✔ Non-invasive, radiation-free assessment
- ✔ Quick scan – completed in under 20 minutes
- ✔ Immediate results shared via device and email
- ✔ Effective tool to guide or avoid unnecessary biopsy
📅 Book Your Thyroid Elastography Scan
If you’re experiencing thyroid symptoms or have been diagnosed with thyroid nodules, this advanced ultrasound scan offers critical insights for accurate diagnosis and management.
📞 Call us: 020 3318 1373
📧 Email: Contact@phoenix-ultrasound.co.uk
📍 Our Locations:
Central London: 1-5 Portpool Lane, London, Medical Room, EC1N 7UU
Surrey: 63 Nork Way, Banstead, SM7 1HL
Thyroid SWE is an advanced ultrasound technology that measures the stiffness of thyroid tissues. It uses sound waves to generate shear waves within the gland, with the speed of these waves indicating tissue stiffness. This method helps in distinguishing between benign and malignant thyroid nodules.
While traditional ultrasound focuses on visual characteristics of thyroid nodules, such as size and shape, SWE provides quantitative data on tissue stiffness. This additional information can improve the accuracy of diagnosing thyroid conditions by identifying nodules that are potentially cancerous due to their stiffness.
Thyroid SWE is particularly beneficial for individuals with thyroid nodules where malignancy cannot be easily ruled out through conventional ultrasound and clinical assessment. It's also useful for patients with indeterminate fine-needle aspiration biopsy results, offering further insights that might influence the management plan.
No, Thyroid SWE is a non-invasive and painless procedure. It is performed as part of a standard ultrasound examination without the need for any special preparations or interventions, making it a comfortable experience for patients.
While Thyroid SWE can significantly enhance the accuracy of Thyroid lesion characterization, it does not replace the need for a biopsy in all cases. Biopsy remains the definitive method for diagnosing Thyroid cancer. However, SWE can help reduce unnecessary biopsies by better distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions or inversely can draw the attention of the clinician to the breast lesion when the tissue is stiffer while the traditional ultrasound features look benign.
The procedure typically takes only a few minutes longer than a conventional ultrasound scan. The entire process, including preparation and examination, usually lasts less than 20 minutes, providing immediate results for analysis.
No specific preparation is required for Thyroid SWE. Patients can eat, drink, and take medications as usual. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the neck area.
Thyroid SWE is a safe and non-invasive procedure with no known risks or side effects. It does not involve radiation exposure or any invasive techniques, making it suitable for repeated use as necessary.
Thyroid SWE has shown high accuracy in differentiating between benign and malignant thyroid nodules, especially when combined with conventional ultrasound findings. However, its accuracy can be influenced by various factors, including the nodule's size and location, as well as the operator's experience.
