The accurate identification and characterization of lymph nodes by imaging has important
therapeutic and prognostic significance in patients with newly diagnosed cancers. The …

Background: Ultrasonography (US) is increasingly being employed by endocrinologists and
surgeons in the diagnosis and management of patients with thyroid nodules and thyroid …

Objective: To develop evidence-based recommendations for safe, effective, and appropriate
thyroidectomy. Background: Surgical management of thyroid disease has evolved …

Background: The success of surgery for thyroid cancer hinges on thorough and accurate
preoperative imaging, which enables complete clearance of the primary tumor and affected …

This article describes an approach to some of the commonly encountered,“classic pattern,”
appearances of both benign and malignant thyroid nodules that are seen in day-to-day …

Background To study the diagnostic accuracy of physical examination (PE), ultrasonography
(US), contrastenhanced computed tomography (CT) and in preoperative detection of …

Thyroid nodules are a common occurrence in the general population, and these incidental
thyroid nodules are often referred for ultrasound (US) evaluation. US provides a safe and …

Objective. Inter‐and intraobserver variabilities in the description and diagnostic
categorization of sonographic (US) features of thyroid nodules were evaluated. Methods …

Background Fine-needle aspiration cytology is frequently used for differential diagnosis of
neck masses of unknown origin. Inconclusive and even false-negative results are not …

Replacing palpating fingers with an ultrasound (US) probe has resulted in an epidemic of
thyroid nodules. Despite the high prevalence of thyroid nodules in the general population …