A predictive model to distinguish malignant and benign thyroid nodules based on age, gender and ultrasonographic features

Introduction: A discussion in literature about a standardized decision support tool for the management of thyroid nodules remains. Objective: The purpose of this study was to create a statistical prediction model for thyroid nodules management. Methods: Two hundred and four benign and 57 malignant t...

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Main Authors: Fábio Muradás Girardi, Laura Mezzomo da Silva, Cecilia Dias Flores
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1808869417301829