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29 kwi 2021 · Nodules found in the isthmus were 2.4 times more likely to be malignant than those in the lower lobe (OR= 2.4, 95% confidence interval (CI)= 1.6-3.6). This was followed by the upper portion with an OR of 1.9 (CI= 1.4-2.8), and the middle portion with an OR of 1.3 times (CI= 0.9-1.7).
Ultrasound is the first-line imaging modality for assessment of thyroid nodules found on clinical examination or incidentally on another imaging modality. This article is an overview of ultrasonographic features of thyroid nodules, which are used to determine the need for biopsy with fine needle aspiration (FNA).
Incidental thyroid nodules, sometimes called thyroid incidentalomas, are discrete lesions in the thyroid gland found on cross-sectional imaging performed for indications other than thyroid evaluation. They are common but occasionally represent thyroid cancer 1.
3 paź 2016 · Thyroid nodules are common. The clinical importance of thyroid nodules is related to excluding malignancy (4.0 to 6.5% of all thyroid nodules), evaluate their functional status and assess for the presence of pressure symptoms.
4 wrz 2023 · The American Thyroid Association (ATA) defines the thyroid nodule as a discrete lesion within the thyroid gland. It is radiologically distinct from the surrounding thyroid parenchyma. [1] Nodules may be solitary, multiple, cystic, or solid.
14 maj 2024 · In this article, we comprehensively cover baseline, posttreatment, and follow-up imaging recommendations for thyroid carcinomas along with the eighth edition of the tumor, node, metastasis (TNM) staging system proposed by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).
15 lut 2024 · The higher the cumulative score, the higher the TR (TI-RADS) level and the likelihood of malignancy. One score is assigned from each of the following categories: composition: (choose one) cystic or completely cystic *: 0 points. spongiform *: 0 points.
