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My doctor has ordered an ultrasound on my thyroid gland. What is an ultrasound?
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An ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create a picture of the inside of the body. It can be used to visualize internal organs, such as the heart, liver, spleen and kidneys, as well as blood vessels, muscles, and other soft tissues. Ultrasounds are commonly used in medical diagnostics to help diagnose conditions like thyroid cancer, kidney stones, gallstones, appendicitis, and many more.