It is difficult to reliably sonographically differentiate Hashimoto thyroiditis from other thyroid pathology. Ultrasound features can be variable depending of the severity and phase of disease 1,5 1  : diffusely enlarged thyroid gland with a heterogeneous echotexture is a common sonographic presentation 6.atients usually present with hypothyroidism +/- goitre. However a very small proportion of cases (~5%) can present with hyperthyroidism (hashithyrotoxicosis). There is often a gradual painless enlargement of the thyroid gland during the initially phase with atrophy and fibrosis later on in the course.
Kathryn /kath-ryn/ [2 sylls.] as a girls' name. Kathryn's name origin is Greek, and Kathryn means pure. Kathryn is a variant transcription of Catherine (Greek): from katharos. Kathryn is also a form of Katherine (Greek). Kreatif forms: Kathron, Kaythryn, Keithryn.
Historical Christian Names. Katherine. There are not actually any characters in the Bible named Katherine. However, the name has a rich Christian historical heritage, and likely originated with the Greek word âkatharosâ, which was translated as âpureâ or âcleanâ in the New Testament.