Classification and Regression Tree (CART) model of sonographic signs in predicting thyroid nodules malignancy

Purpose: To develop a Classification and Regression Tree (CART) model in order to recognize the most suspicious sonographic features of thyroid nodules and efficiently guide their management. Methods: 791 thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) performed under ultrasound guidance between Janu...

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Main Authors: Tarek Smayra, Zahra Charara, Ghassan Sleilaty, Gaelle Boustany, Lina Menassa-Moussa, Georges Halaby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:European Journal of Radiology Open
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352047719300474