Rates of Detecting Thyroid Nodules Recommended for Biopsy with Ultrasound: Are All Indications Equal?

CONCLUSIONS: Of all new, dedicated thyroid ultrasounds, only a quarter find biopsy-recommended nodules, and nearly 40% do not identify a nodule at all. Notably, only 55% of ultrasounds done for SPN found a nodule. Ultrasound for compressive and metabolic symptoms had the lowest rates of detecting nodules. Providing clear guidance on when to order thyroid ultrasounds can help reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization and potential over-treatment.PMID:37981778 | DOI:10.1089/thy.2023.0234

Source: Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association - November 20, 2023 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Elena Kennedy Chad Zhang Yazeed Qadadha Christie Feng Cheng Abdullah Adil Kathy Bach Dave Smith Natalia Arroyo Sara Fernandes-Taylor Lori Gettle Ann Marie Mayer David O Francis Alexander S Chiu Source Type: research