Such as thyroid gland, “salivary glands, neck lymph nodes. The ultrasound images can help an ultrasound practitioner to evaluate these organs and look for signs of disease. The Ultrasound is a helpful tool for diagnosing any disease in those areas.
To identify problems of the glands if any of the thyroid function tests are abnormal, if a growth/swelling is felt on physical exam, if excessive dryness of mouth and throat is present.