Thyroid ultrasonography. Part 2: nodules

Radiol Clin North Am. 2011 May;49(3):417-24, v. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2011.02.003.

Abstract

This article reviews common ultrasonographic patterns identified in both benign and malignant thyroid nodules. Categorizing nodules into benign and malignant patterns may be helpful to decide if ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) should be performed. In addition, the FNA biopsy guidelines issued by major organizations are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Risk Assessment
  • Thyroid Nodule / diagnostic imaging*
  • Thyroid Nodule / pathology
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media