Combination of Maximum Shear Wave Elasticity Modulus and TIRADS Improves the Diagnostic Specificity in Characterizing Thyroid Nodules: A Retrospective Study

Objectives. The present study is aimed at evaluating the diagnostic value of combining shear wave elastography (SWE) parameters and the thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TIRADS) for differentiating between benign and malignant thyroid nodules. Methods. Patients who underwent conventional ul...

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Main Authors: Jing Hang, Fan Li, Xiao-hui Qiao, Xin-hua Ye, Ao Li, Lian-fang Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4923050