Update on ultrasound diagnosis for thyroid cancer

F. N. Baig, S. Y.W. Liu, S. P. Yip, H. K.W. Law, M. T.C. Ying

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Abstract

Thyroid nodules are prevalent in the general population. Distinguishing benign and malignant thyroid nodules is a clinical challenge. Although ultrasonography is commonly used for the assessment of thyroid nodules, previous studies have found that its usefulness is controversial. Therefore, there is a need to assess the clinical value of ultrasonography reported in the literature. This article reviews the literature on the clinical value of greyscale ultrasonography, colour and power Doppler ultrasonography, and ultrasound elastography in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)82-93
Number of pages12
JournalHong Kong Journal of Radiology
Volume21
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Neoplasms
  • Thyroid gland
  • Ultrasonography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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