Location	Phone	Fax
Breast Center of Fairfax	703.698.4455	703.205.9884
Centreville-Clifton Imaging Center	703.204.4411	703.961.8318
Fair Oaks Center	703.698.4472	703.758.1084
Fairfax Diagnostic Imaging Center	703.698.4467	703.788.8422
Fairfax MRI and Imaging Center at Tysons	703.893.2820	703.827.2685
Fairfax MRI Center	703.204.8333	703.204.3744
Fairfax MRI Center at Reston	703.481.9400	703.481.9408
Fairfax PET/CT Imaging Center	703.698.4441	703.698.5930
Fairfax Vascular Center	703.698.4475	703.573.4237
Patient Resource Center (Formerly known as Film Library)	703.698.6882	703.573.5126
Prosperity Imaging Center	703.698.9600	703.698.5609
Reston-Herndon Breast Imaging Center	703.481.3939	703.796.1103
Reston-Herndon Imaging Center	703.481.9400	703.481.9408
Springfield Imaging Center	703.698.4485	703.750.0302
The Business Office	703.698.4444	703.698.2176
The Ultrasound Center	703.698.4498	703.280.1566
Vienna Imaging Center	703.698.4456	703.242.4474
Woodburn Diagnostic Center	703.849.9050	703.698.4491

Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound

What is a Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound?

The thyroid gland is located in front of the neck above your clavicle (collar) bones. If your physician has identified lumps in your thyroid or neck during a routine physical, you are not alone. Up to 70 percent of adults have these lumps, also called nodules. In most instances, these nodules are benign and pose no health risk. A Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound allows for the evaluation of the thyroid and parathyroid glands and other soft tissues in the neck to determine the cause of the lump or if further testing and possibly a biopsy is required. Even if the nodules are determined to be non-cancerous, your physician may recommend regular Neck/Thyroid Ultrasounds to monitor any changes in their size or shape.

Common Questions

Why would my physician recommend a Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound?

Your physician may recommend a Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound if he/she has felt lumps in your neck during a routine exam or to determine if existing nodules have increased in size or number.
What should I expect during a Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound?

If this is your first Ultrasound, you may not be sure what to expect. Not to worry, we are here to guide you every step of the way. During a Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound, warm gel is placed over the neck area to be tested and a probe is gently passed back and forth on your skin over the area to create and pick up sound waves, which are converted into an image on a screen.
What should I expect after a Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound?

When the imaging is complete, the clear gel will be wiped off of your skin. If any is left on the skin, it will dry like a powder and will not stain or discolor your clothing. Once the exam is complete, you may resume your normal activity level.
How do I schedule a Neck/Thyroid Ultrasound with Fairfax Radiology?

Contact our Scheduling Department for an appointment:

Phone: 703.698.4488 Monday through Friday 8am to 6pm

Fax: 703.698.0864

Or click here to make an appointment request

Please have your written physician order and your insurance card in hand when making your appointment.
When are appointments offered for Neck/ Thyroid Ultrasound?

For your convenience, appointments are available mornings, afternoons and weekends at the locations listed below. Learn more about each location.