The Role of Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) in the Diagnosis and Characterization of Thyroid Nodules when Combined with Conventional Ultrasound: A Literature Review

Thyroid nodules are quite commonly found in the general population; however, the incidence of thyroid cancer can be found in 5-15% of the general population (depending on age, gender, and other risk factors). Ultrasound is the primary diagnostic modality used to diagnose and characterize thyroid nodules, and due to the ready availability and economic efficiency of imaging, thyroid nodules are being diagnosed (often incidentally) at higher rates. Conventional ultrasound parameters have been utilized to predict benignity or risk of malignancy in nodules and facilitate the decision making for intervention; however, no imaging characteristic is sufficiently reliable to confirm the nature of a nodule.
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research