| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4221074 | Clinical Imaging | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundHere, we evaluated the diagnostic value of combination of thyroid imaging-reporting and data system (TI-RADS) and ultrasound elastography (USE) in risk assessment of thyroid nodules.MethodsThe clinical data of 174 patients with 232 nodules were retrospectively analyzed. All nodules were examined by gray-scale ultrasonography and USE and confirmed by histological examination.ResultsThe sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the combination of the two methods were significantly higher than those using a single method.ConclusionThe combination of TI-RADS and USE has high diagnostic sensitivity and accuracy in evaluating the malignant risk of thyroid nodules.
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Authors
Jie Xue, Xiao-li Cao, Lei Shi, Chun-hua Lin, Jiahui Wang, Lihong Wang,