Oncology Ultrasound

Evaluation of tumor features as effective as radiologists at distinguishing malignant thyroid nodules

Likelihood of malignancy did not differ between boys and girls.

Routine thyroid cancer screening among asymptomatic patients does not offer any benefit for patients.

Use of thyroid ultrasounds may identify cancer in low-risk patients and reduce unnecessary thyroid biopsies.

Ultrasound imaging of thyroid may identify cancers among low-risk patients; decrease rate of unnecessary thyroid biopsies.