Thyroid

Sonographic Normal Thyroid Lobe Measurements (cm)

Age Transverse  (cm) Longitudinal (cm) AP (cm)
Infants and Young Children 1 - 1.5 2 - 3 0.2 - 1.2
 Adolescents & Adults 2 - 4 5 - 8 1 - 2.5
Cole-Beuglet C.  Ultrasonography of the thyroid, parathyroid and neck masses.  In: Sarti DA, ed. Diagnostic ultrasound: text and cases.  Chicago: Year Book Medical Publishers; 1987:608-618. (Modified)

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