Thyroid glands

throid


There is one thyroid gland. There is not a “right gland” and “left gland”. There are right and left lobes of the thyroid gland. There is no benefit to saying “right gland” instead of “right lobe”.

The statement: “Result: The right and left lobes of the thyroid gland were evaluated.” is unhelpful, incomplete, and ultimately unnecessary.

First, The right and left lobes of the thyroid gland were evaluated. is not a “Result”.

Next, It’s obvious from the reported findings that the isthmus was also evaluated.

The sentence is unnecessary. Do we ever not evaluate both lobes on a thyroid ultrasound?  Further, reporting measurements makes it evident both lobes (and isthmus) were examined. How else could we give measurements?

Possible rewrite:

Result: The right lobe measures 4.3 x 1.4 x 2.2 cm. The left lobe measures 4.9 x 0.9 x 1.5 cm. Isthmus is 2 mm thick.