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Author Spotlight: Integrating Ultrasound Imaging with Biochemical Markers for Thyroid Disease Diagnosis
Published on: February 9, 2024
Ultrasonography of the thyroid, parathyroids, and beyond
Marika D Russell1, Lisa A Orloff2
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, 2233 Post Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA. marika.russell@ucsf.edu.
Background:
Ultrasonography has become an essential tool for the evaluation and management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases. Its applications extend beyond neck endocrine conditions to a multitude of pathologies within the head and neck region.
Objectives:
Our study aimed to: (1) provide a broad review of neck ultrasonography and key findings in neck endocrine diseases; (2) support skilled performance office-based diagnostic ultrasonography and its varied applications.
Materials And Methods:
A review of the current literature was supplemented with clinical examples of key ultrasonographic findings.
Results:
Current applications and key findings of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of neck endocrine conditions are reviewed.
Conclusion:
Ultrasonography is a fundamental component in the evaluation and management of neck endocrine diseases. The reader is encouraged to use this review to enhance office-based performance and application of ultrasonography.
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