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The front of a person’s neck; part of it is shown as an ultrasound image

Latest · 8 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

Thyroid nodules: what the grading on your report means

Your thyroid ultrasound report gives each nodule a grade. Here is what those grades mean, why most nodules need nothing at all, and when a sample is recommended.

Dr Husam Wassati, FRCRConsultant head & neck and neuroradiologist · King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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