Doppler ultrasound of the thyroid gland, an additional method in differentiating nodular pathologies of the thyroid gland
N Calistru, M Eftodi · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2008 · Heft 05
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Introduction:Nodular lesions of thyroid gland are very widespread and constitute a contemporary issue. The frequency of thyroid nodules constitutes 20–60% in general population. The clinic importance is determined by the fact that 3–17% of thyroid lesions are malign. The echographic aspect of the thyroid neoplasm is unspecific. In most of the cases, it appears as a hipoechogenic nodule with irregular contour, weak delimitation and interrupted halo, non-homogenous, with fine ecogenic focci (calcifications) and laterocervical adenopathies. Objective:The present work aim is the quantitative evaluation of the vascul…