CT Diagnosis of Follicular Thyroid Adenoma
- VernacularTitle:滤泡性甲状腺腺瘤CT诊断
- Author:
Yilin SUN
;
Zengxia WANG
;
Qinli SUN
;
Fei WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
tomography,X-ray computed;
thyroid;
adenoma
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
1992;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the CT manifestations of follicular thyroid adenoma.Methods CT manifestations of follicular thyroid adenoma proved by operation and pathology in 19 cases were analyzed retrospectively.Results Of 19 cases,5 cases were male and 14 cases were female,the average age was 36.6 years old.There were single focus in 17 and multiple focus in 2.All lesions were round or round-like.The lesions were homogeneous low density with smooth clear edges on plain CT scans.2 cases showed calcification in tumor.All cases had slight enhancement on contrast-enhanced CT scans.Conclusion CT manifestations of follicular thyroid adenoma are mostly typical which appear round or round-like,with clear smooth edges and most of which can be correctly diagnosed.
