What is the contribution of elastography to thyroid nodules evaluation?
Ann Endocrinol (Paris)
; 72(2): 120-4, 2011 Apr.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21513909
The determination of elasticity index by elastography has been recently proposed in the evaluation of thyroid nodules, since malignancy is correlated with stiffness of the nodules. The aim of this report is to give an overview on different techniques and results reported by eleven groups active on the field. Advantages and limitations of elastography are also discussed. In our opinion, further studies, preferentially multicentric, are necessary before being able to conclude about the place of elastography in thyroid nodules evaluation, versus fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), the gold standard. Indeed, elastography could reduce FNAC or at least allow to select nodule's (or nodular zone's) for aspirations.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Glândula Tireoide
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Carcinoma
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Adenoma
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Nódulo da Glândula Tireoide
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Técnicas de Imagem por Elasticidade
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ann Endocrinol (Paris)
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article