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IATROCOSMOS - Diagnostic Center Athens, Multiclinic

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Thyroid Gland & Neck Mapping

Specialized preoperative diagnostic imaging examination that assists and guides the surgeon in the detection and removal of single or multiple pathologically infiltrated lymph nodes in the cervical region.

The examination provides valuable information such as:

  • localization of possible lesions and/or nodules within the gland
  • discovery of specific characteristics of thyroid cancer that increase the risk of lymph node metastases (extrathyroidal spread)
  • identification of possible lymph node metastases at the neck
  • quantification of the number of lymph nodes showing metastasis
  • accurate localization / identification of lymph nodes that carry potential metastasis, in relation to fixed anatomical points of the cervix
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Frequent Asked Questions

How is the exam performed?

The examination is performed with a high-definition ultrasound of the thyroid and lymph nodes, by a specialized and experienced radiologist in the field. 

The exam is painless and risk free. Thus, the examination can also be performed on pregnant patients with complete safety.

Why is this test required?

The main goal of the examination is to perform a complete and correct mapping of the thyroid gland and neck area so that the surgeon can plan the surgery in such a way that the initial surgery is the only one the patient will undergo.

Thus, the surgeon will achieve: 

  • removal of all affected lymph nodes
  • maximizing the likelihood of treatment, while reducing the likelihood of relapse
  • selective lymph node dissection
When is this test recommended?

It is performed before surgery in every patient who has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer or there is a strong suspicion of thyroid cancer. Therefore, before the recommendation of this specific test, a cytological examination of the thyroid needle has obviously been performed, which revealed:

  • Bethesda VI (thyroid cancer) or
  • Bethesda V (strong suspicion of thyroid cancer)
How can I come to IATROCOSMOS?

Access to IATROKOSMOS is easy as it is located in a central location in Athens.

Specifically, we are located in one of the most central points in the AMBELOKIPI - Gyzi area:

  • 20 metres from IKA ALEXANDRAS
  • opposite the PANATHINAIKOS Stadium "Apostolos Nikolaidis"
  • 100m from "Agios Savvas" Anticancer Hospital
  • 650metres from METRO STATION AMPELOKIPOI
  • 50metres from ATHENS COURTS
How can I pay?

In order to take your exams and receive your results, payment is required. 

Tests payment may be performed:

  • on cash
  • by card (credit card apart from American Express or debit card)
  • through IRIS payment system

In case of using a discount through the use of specific contracted cards such as EY CLUB, etc., it is necessary to present them along with patient's/contractor's ID.

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