Preoperative diagnosis of thyroid adenomas using linear high resolution contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS): preliminary results
S Schleder, M Janke, M Hornung, M Georgieva, A Agha, EM Jung · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10
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Purpose: To evaluate the impact of high-resolution contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and color coded and Power Doppler Sonography (CCDS/PD), in the preoperative recognition of thyroid adenomas. Material and methods: A total of 40 patients underwent surgery for suspect thyroid nodules in 9 – 12/2011. CEUS with a linear probe (6 – 9 or 6 – 15 MHz, LOGIQ E9/GE) and CCDS/PD was performed in all patients preoperatively by an experienced operator and images were stored in PACS. Reading of the ultrasound images was performed in consensus by two experienced radiologists. Histopathology was achieved as standard of refe…
