Abstract
Ultrasonography (US) is the single-most valuable imaging modality in the evaluation of the thyroid gland. This review discusses the US appearances of thyroid nodules, emphasizing sonographic features associated with potentially malignant or, at the other end of the spectrum, likely benign nodules. Diffuse thyroid abnormalities have also been reviewed. The technique of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy and the emerging role of elastography in characterizing thyroid nodules have also been addressed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 239-255 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroid ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology