Advanced Ultrasound Techniques for Differentiation of Benign Versus Malignant Thyroid Nodules: A Review. Issue 4 (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saade-Lemus, Sandra M.; Sridharan, Anush; Smitthimedhin, Anilawan; Bauer, Andrew; Cahill, Anne Marie; Darge, Kassa; Hwang, Misun
• Is Part Of: Ultrasound quarterly. Volume 37:Issue 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: thyroid -- advanced ultrasound -- contrast-enhanced ultrasound -- elastography -- CUES -- Doppler; Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1097/RUQ.0000000000000543
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-8771

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Grayscale ultrasound (US) is decisive in stratifying which thyroid nodules benefit from fine-needle aspiration to evaluate for malignancy. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of nodules remain indeterminate. Herein, we review the clinical considerations and diagnostic accuracy of advanced US, Doppler US, contrast-enhanced US, and US elastography techniques in the evaluation of indeterminate nodules. We conclude that these techniques may be used in combination with grayscale US to improve the assessment of lesion vascularity and tissue property.