The value of quantitative and a new qualitative color pattern shear wave elastography for the differentiation of ACR TI-RADS 4 or 5 category thyroid nodules measuring ≤10 mm

• Published in: Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) Vol. 14; p. 1275256
• Main Authors: Yi, Ai-Jiao, Yang, Wei-Wei, Cui, Xin-Wu, Dietrich, Christoph F, Wang, Bin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 08.01.2024
• Subjects: ACR TI-RADS; color pattern; Elasticity Imaging Techniques; Endocrinology; Humans; shear wave elastography; thyroid nodule; Thyroid Nodule - diagnostic imaging; ultrasonography; thyroid nodule; ultrasonography; ACR TI-RADS; color pattern; shear wave elastography

This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of quantitative shear wave elastography (SWE) and a new qualitative color pattern SWE for the differentiation of benign and malignant American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging, Reporting, and Data System (ACR TI-RADS) 4 or 5 category thyroid...