Differentiation of Benign and Malignant Thyroid Nodules by Using Comb-push Ultrasound Shear Elastography: A Preliminary Two-plane View Study

ConclusionsThe elastic properties of thyroid nodules showed promise to be a good discriminator between malignant and benign nodules (P < .0001). However, probe orientation and internal features such as calcifications, vascular component, and goiter may influence the final elastography measurements. A larger number of malignant nodules need to be studied to further validate our results.
Source: Academic Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research