Thyroid Ultrasound Features and Risk of Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Background: Thyroid nodules are a common finding in the general population, and their detection is increasing with the widespread use of ultrasound (US). Thyroid cancer is found in 5–15% of cases depending on sex, age, and exposure to other risk factors. Some US parameters have been associated with...

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Main Authors: Remonti, Luciana Reck, Kramer, Caroline Kaercher, Leitão, Cristiane Bauermann, Pinto, Lana Catani F., Gross, Jorge Luiz
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4447137/