Hypoechoic nodule with high risk of malignancy

 

This hypoechoic left lobe thyroid nodule shows breach of the anterior layer of the thyroid capsule- a sign of potential thyroid malignancy. There is also some micro-calcification. The only point against carcinoma is the absence of significant vessels within the thyroid nodule.

 

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