Thyroid nodules as an incidental finding : Value of sonography and scintigraphy in primary diagnostics

Due to the widespread use of high-resolution sonography, numerous thyroid nodules are diagnosed, often as incidental findings. The challenge lies in evaluating various criteria such as size, shape, and echogenicity to assess the nodules' malignancy risk. Risk stratification systems have been de...

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Published in:HNO 2024-12, Vol.72 (12), p.908
Main Authors: Richter, Daniel, Beck, Michael, Müller, Sarina Katrin, Iro, Heinrich, Koch, Michael, Sievert, Matti
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Incidental Findings
Radionuclide Imaging - methods
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Thyroid Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Nodule - diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Nodule - pathology
Ultrasonography - methods
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Summary:Due to the widespread use of high-resolution sonography, numerous thyroid nodules are diagnosed, often as incidental findings. The challenge lies in evaluating various criteria such as size, shape, and echogenicity to assess the nodules' malignancy risk. Risk stratification systems have been developed to enable systematic assessment as well as to avoid unnecessary medical interventions and malignant findings being overlooked. This article provides an overview of the current diagnostic standards in primary assessment of thyroid nodules.
ISSN:1433-0458
1433-0458
DOI:10.1007/s00106-024-01502-2