Can ultrasound predict malignancy in patient with thyroid cold nodule?

Thyroid nodule is one of the most common endocrine diseases in the world; it occurs in 4-7% of the general population. Depending on the method of discovery, 4-8% nodules are discovered using palpation, 10-41% with ultrasound (US), and 50% through autopsy where only 20% or less of cold thyroid nodule...

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Main Authors: Joko Wiyanto, Achmad Hussein Sundawa Kartamihardja, Trias Nugrahadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:World Journal of Nuclear Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.wjnm.org/article.asp?issn=1450-1147;year=2016;volume=15;issue=3;spage=179;epage=183;aulast=Wiyanto