Chapter 19. ACUTE AND SUBACUTE, AND RIEDEL’S THYROIDITIS

The hyperechoic image gradually increases until coalescence between fibers is observed. Peripheral capsular vascularization is preserved, while no blood flow is observed inside the nodule (Figure 3). The nonvascular, hypoechoic necrotic tissue will be reabsorbed over several weeks following PLA with consequent nodule shrinkage. ................
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