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Role of quantitative diffusion-weighted MRI and 1H MR spectroscopy in distinguishing between benign and malignant thyroid nodules

open access: yesThe Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2014
Background and purpose: The imaging characterization of thyroid nodules is mandatory to exclude malignancy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of quantitative diffusion MRI and 1H MR spectroscopy in differentiation between benign and ...
Rasha Elshafey   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Risk of Malignancy in Thyroid Nodules 4 cm or Larger [PDF]

open access: yesEndocrinology and Metabolism, 2017
BackgroundSeveral authors have questioned the accuracy of fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in large nodules. Some surgeons recommend thyroidectomy for nodules ≥4 cm even in the setting of benign FNAC, due to increased risk of malignancy and ...
Uchechukwu C. Megwalu
doaj   +1 more source

Pediatric thyroid disease: when is surgery necessary, and who should be operating on our children? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Surgical diseases of the thyroid in the pediatric population represent a diverse set of both benign and malignant conditions. Overall, incidence is rare.
Breuer, Christopher   +3 more
core   +1 more source

An Investigation of Hyperostosis Frontalis Interna in a Modern Anatomical Body Donor Population

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research sought to examine the prevalence and severity of hyperostosis frontalis interna (HFI) in the Chicagoland anatomical body donor population. The study further aimed to elucidate potential demographic risk factors for HFI, including sex, age at death, and structural vulnerability index (SVI), as well as any common comorbidities, as ...
Amy C. Beresheim, Amanda Hall
wiley   +1 more source

De novo Lesions Frequently Develop in Adult Normal Thyroid Over Almost Six Years

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology, 2020
Purpose: In order to understand how thyroid abnormalities emerge over time in adults, we evaluated incidence of thyroid diseases in healthy subjects, after almost 6 years from a previous negative ultrasound.Methods: Anamnestic and physical data were ...
Giulia Brigante   +16 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Validity of Ultrasonography-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Thyroid Nodules 4 cm or Larger Depends on Ultrasonography Characteristics [PDF]

open access: yesEndocrinology and Metabolism, 2014
BackgroundThe objective of this study was to evaluate the validity of fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) according to ultrasonography (US) characteristics in thyroid nodules 4 cm and larger.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed the cases of 263 patients ...
Jin Hwa Kim   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Influence of metabolic syndrome and lifestyle factors on thyroid nodules in Chinese adult men: a cross-sectional study

open access: yesEuropean Thyroid Journal, 2023
Introduction: Given the high prevalence of thyroid nodules and the potential for malignancy, it is imperative to understand the various factors that contribute to their development. This study aimed to explore the relationship between metabolic syndrome,
Ziyu Wan   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Total or near-total thyroidectomy versus subtotal thyroidectomy for multinodular non-toxic goitre in adults [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background Total thyroidectomy (TT) and subtotal thyroidectomy (ST) are worldwide treatment options for multinodular non-toxic goitre in adults.
Arezzo, Alberto   +9 more
core   +2 more sources

Unfolded protein response kinase PERK supports survival and metastasis of circulating tumor cell clusters via SAM synthesis and H3K4me3‐dependent PDGFB signaling

open access: yesCancer Communications, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Metastasis is the leading cause of cancer‐related mortality, with circulating tumor cell (CTC) clusters serving as highly efficient precursors of distant metastasis. Survival of CTC clusters in the bloodstream is the primary contributor to tumor metastasis.
Rui Tang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

The frequency of thyroid carcinoma in patients with solitary and multiple nodules utilizing ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC): A prospective study (Thyroid carcinoma and U/S guided FNA)

open access: yesمجلة كلية الطب, 2010
Background: Population studies suggest that 3–8% of asymptomatic adults have thyroid nodules. Nodules have a 5–15% prevalence of malignancy. Fine-needle aspiration cytology is the primary and frequently initial tool for assessing the risk of malignancy ...
Mohammed A. Kadhim   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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