Diagnostic advances of thyroid cancer in ultrasonography
10.3969/j.issn.1007-3969.2015.04.013
- VernacularTitle:甲状腺癌超声诊断的研究进展
- Author:
Teng FEI
;
Yaqing CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thyroid cancer;
Conventional ultrasound;
Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography;
Ultrasonic elastography
- From:
China Oncology
2015;(4):316-320
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Thyroid cancer is the most prevalent cancer of endocrine tumors. Its correct diagnosis and differential diagnosis play very important roles in its treatment and prognosis. Ultrasonography, as its powerful tool, is clinically widely used. This article made a review about its main diagnostic methods, including conventional ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and ultrasonic elastography, in order to relfect their panorama.
