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Michael Stacy Thaggard, M.D.
Radiologist
Dr. Michael Thaggard is a radiologist practicing in Meridian, MS. Dr. Thaggard specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
34 years
Experience
Michael S. Thaggard, M.D.
- Meridian, MS
- Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms
- Accepting new patients
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Can you see thyroid nodules on a CT scan?
You can see thyroid nodules on CT scan. But the CT appearance is nonspecific. You can see both benign or non cancerous nodules as well as potentially malignant nodules. Ultrasound READ MORE
You can see thyroid nodules on CT scan. But the CT appearance is nonspecific. You can see both benign or non cancerous nodules as well as potentially malignant nodules. Ultrasound is usually better at determining which nodules or cysts are more likely to be benign and which nodules need to be biopsied
Does a neck CT scan show your thyroid?
A neck CT generally does show your thyroid gland in most people. If your thyroid is very large and extends into the chest, the CT may not show all of it. It should also be noted READ MORE
A neck CT generally does show your thyroid gland in most people. If your thyroid is very large and extends into the chest, the CT may not show all of it. It should also be noted that while the thyroid gland may be seen on CT, ultrasound of the thyroid is much better at demonstrating fine detail of the thyroid parenchyma. Small thyroid nodules which may not be apparent on CT are usually seen on ultrasound.
