Calcifications in Thyroid Ultrasonography and Thyroid Carcinoma

Background: Thyroid nodules are a common disease entity occurring in 5-10% of the general population and increasing with age. Their detection on ultrasonography ranges from 13% to 67%.  Calcifications on ultrasound may occur in both benign and malignant diseases, but have been cited for increased r...

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Main Authors: Maria Christina D. Sio, Jacqueline Austine U. Uy, Ronaldo G. Soriano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. 2014-12-01
Series:Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/413