Thyroid Ultrasonography: Pitfalls and Techniques.
10.3348/kjr.2014.15.2.267
- Author:
Seon Hyeong CHOI
1
;
Eun Kyung KIM
;
Soo Jin KIM
;
Jin Young KWAK
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul 120-752, Korea. docjin@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Thyroid nodule;
Thyroid;
Ultrasonography;
Pitfall;
Technique
- MeSH:
Adult;
Artifacts;
Diagnostic Errors/*prevention & control;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Thyroid Diseases/*ultrasonography;
Thyroid Gland/anatomy & histology/*ultrasonography;
Ultrasonography/instrumentation
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2014;15(2):267-276
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Thyroid ultrasonography (US) plays a key role in the diagnosis and management of thyroid-related diseases. The aim of this article was to illustrate various pitfalls that can occur in utilizing thyroid US and techniques to prevent them. In this article, we present cases demonstrating the common pitfalls associated with US equipment, performance, normal thyroid structures, misinterpretations, and surrounding structures. Knowledge of these areas is essential to avoid misdiagnosis or improper disease management.
