Ultrasound elastography quickly identifies malignant thyroid nodules

May 19, 2008 Ultrasound elastography quickly identifies malignant thyroid nodules Wendy Despain -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultrasound elastography provides an accurate diagnosis for malignant thyroid nodules about eight out of 10 times, according to Italian researchers. Elastography has previously shown promise in the diagnosis of breast and prostate cancers. Dr. Carmela Asteria and colleagues at the Policlinico MultiMedica, IRCCS, in Milan published their research in the May 1 issue of Thyroid. They studied 67 consecutive patients referred to their practice between January and December of 2006.

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