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The effectiveness of shear wave elastography in the diagnosis of PTMC
Objective:
The present study explored the efficiency of shear wave elastography (SWE) in diagnosing papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC).
Methods:
This retrospective study constituted of 446 patients with 510 thyroid nodules. SWE values and ultrasound parameters of each nodule were used for comparison and analysis.
Results:
The ultrasonography findings between malignant and benign nodules differed significantly (P< 0.05). The benign and PTMC nodule groups showed a remarkable difference in the stiffness, i.e., higher SWE values.
Conclusion:
SWE is useful in diagnosing micro thyroid nodules, and the values were significantly correlated with tumor size and thyroid capsule invasion of PTMC.
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