… The results, although preliminary, indicate the possibility of obtaining diagnostic elements
which will prove applicable in the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules. Our personal …

… the incidence of thyroid nodules has been on the rise in recent decades, mainly due to …
thyroid nodule in an asymptomatic patient is not rare. the differential diagnosis of a thyroid nodule …

… Some thyroid nodules have a high cancer rate. Early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid
nodules can effectively prevent thyroid cancer and avoid serious consequences (3,4). How …

… The differential diagnosis of a palpable anterior neck mass is summarized in Box. Firm,
fixed, matted, or rapidly growing masses require prompt evaluation. Physical examination is …

… The differential diagnosis of an apparent thyroid nodule includes thyroidal and nonthyroidal
conditions. Subacute thyroiditis and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis may result in a …

… The ultimate goal of diagnostic assessment of thyroid nodules is to accurately identify …
Low-risk thyroid nodules can be safely monitored in many patients with minimal diagnostic …

… a thyroid nodule includes review of the patient’s medical and family history, followed by thyroid
… The differential diagnosis of malignant lesions in the thyroid is mostly confined to primary …

… The standard diagnostic protocol of thyroid nodules consists … benign thyroid disease; clinical
examination; laboratory tests; thyroid … Differential diagnosis of nonpalpable thyroid lesions (…

… assist in the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules, its diagnostic … Further improvements in
the technique and the diagnostic … might assist in the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules. …

… The aim of the present study was to determine the efficacy of USE to diagnose thyroid
nodules in order to detect carcinomas at a very early stage to allow for timely treatment and to …