Thyroid/Neck Scan

• If you are experiencing any of most common symptoms such as:
• • Lump in the neck including the front and lower part of your neck.
  • Sore throat.
  • Hoarse voice
  • Pain on the front of your neck or a sensation of pressure on the neck.
  • Difficulty swallowing or breathing.
• If you have abnormal thyroid function tests (TFTs).
• If a history of thyroid/neck cancer runs in your family.

No preparation is required.

There is no specific requirement of clothing for undergoing this scan. However, avoid wearing high neck clothing and neck jewellery.

You will be asked to lie down on the scan couch(bed) or sit down on a chair comfortably. Our well qualified experienced Consultant Radiologist will put water-based gel on your neck. Thereafter, they examine the thyroid and surrounding areas by placing the probe (camera) over them.

The duration of the scan is usually 10 – 15 minutes and sometimes can take up to 20 minutes for one side depends on the visibility of organs and complexity of scan.

Please don’t worry and simply visit private health scans page for further FAQs, and if you still can’t find your answer then please contact us we shall be more than happy to answer your query.