Ultrasonography of the thyroid, parathyroids, and beyond.
HNO
; 70(5): 333-344, 2022 May.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Ultrasonography has become an essential tool for the evaluation and management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases. Its applications extend beyond neck endocrine conditions to a multitude of pathologies within the head and neck region.OBJECTIVES:
Our study aimed to (1) provide a broad review of neck ultrasonography and key findings in neck endocrine diseases; (2) support skilled performance office-based diagnostic ultrasonography and its varied applications. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A review of the current literature was supplemented with clinical examples of key ultrasonographic findings.RESULTS:
Current applications and key findings of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of neck endocrine conditions are reviewed.CONCLUSION:
Ultrasonography is a fundamental component in the evaluation and management of neck endocrine diseases. The reader is encouraged to use this review to enhance office-based performance and application of ultrasonography.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Tiroides
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Enfermedades del Sistema Endocrino
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
HNO
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos