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ea0056p1044 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2018

Usefulness of ultrasound evaluation of thyroid nodules in predicting malignancy

Atienza Elena , Trifu Daniela Stefania , Tasende Clara , Escribano Pablo , Saavedra Pilar , Rubio Jose Antonio , Blanco Concepcion

Introduction: Ultrasound (US) thyroid examination is the most common method to assess thyroid nodules risk of malignancy and select nodules for fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). Thyroid US evaluation performed by endocrinologists has recently increased in Spain.Objectives: To evaluate the predictive value of US features of malignancy in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid lesions in a Thyroid Nodule Clinic.Patients and...