Sonoelastography in differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules: A histopathological correlation
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Thyroid nodules are common and distinguishing benign from malignant ones is essential for optimal management. This cross-sectional study of 120 patients assessed Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) imaging in differentiating thyroid nodules, correlating results with histopathology. Malignant nodules showed higher mean ARFI values (3.59 ± 0.7 m/s) than benign ones (1.98 ± 0.31 m/s). With a 2.8 m/s cutoff, ARFI achieved 92.6% sensitivity and 92.9% specificity. Combining ARFI with conventional ultrasound improved diagnostic accuracy, highlighting its potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies.
Source: Bioinformation
Authors: Shahrukh Ansari Md, Suresh Kumar Toppo, Rajeev Kumar Ranjan, Anima Ranjni Xalxo, Sonali Priyadarsini Reddy, Soumik Pal, Riya Agarwal, Sumaiya Shikoh
Institutions: Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Tata Main Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4415946988
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