Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ultrasonography01:17

Ultrasonography

4.6K
Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the body's internal structures. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, making it widely used in various medical fields. Ultrasonography is used to study heart function, blood flow in the neck or extremities, certain conditions such as gallbladder disease, and fetal growth and development.
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called...
4.6K
Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan01:25

Ultrasound II: Endoscopic Ultrasound and FibroScan

143
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and FibroScan are valuable diagnostic tools in gastroenterology and hepatology, each with specific applications and techniques.
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS):
143

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Esophageal Tuberculosis as a Rare Cause of Dysphagia: Case Report.

Case reports in gastroenterology·2024
Same author

How to make data open? Stop overlooking librarians.

Nature·2023
Same author

<i>N</i>-acetylcysteine prevents catheter occlusion and inflammation in catheter associated-urinary tract infections by suppressing urease activity.

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology·2023
Same author

Management of Patients with Systemic Sclerosis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: A Focus on the Role of the Pharmacist.

Integrated pharmacy research & practice·2023
Same author

The Efficacy of an N-Acetylcysteine-Antibiotic Combination Therapy on <i>Achromobacter xylosoxidans</i> in a Cystic Fibrosis Sputum/Lung Cell Model.

Biomedicines·2022
Same author

Single organ hepatic artery vasculitis as an unusual cause of epigastric pain: A case report.

World journal of clinical cases·2022
Same journal

Handheld Autofluorescence Imaging System for Intraoperative Parathyroid Detection.

VideoEndocrinology·2023
Same journal

Vocal Cord Monitoring by Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy During Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation.

VideoEndocrinology·2023
Same journal

Stretching Exercise for the Prevention of Postoperative Neck Symptoms Following Thyroid Surgery.

VideoEndocrinology·2022
Same journal

Parathyroid Function Saving Total Thyroidectomy Using Autofluorescence and Quantified Indocyanine Green Angiography.

VideoEndocrinology·2021
Same journal

Intraoperative Mapping Angiography of the Parathyroid Glands: Description, Advantages, and Limits of the Technique.

VideoEndocrinology·2021
Same journal

Lateral Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

VideoEndocrinology·2021
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 23, 2025

3D Ultrasound Imaging: Fast and Cost-effective Morphometry of Musculoskeletal Tissue
08:52

3D Ultrasound Imaging: Fast and Cost-effective Morphometry of Musculoskeletal Tissue

Published on: November 27, 2017

23.3K

Precision Medicine with 3D Ultrasound.

Ghobad Azizi1, Michelle L Mayo1, Lorna L Ogden2

  • 1Wilmington Endocrinology, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA.

Videoendocrinology
|July 17, 2023
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Three-dimensional ultrasound (3D US) improves the detection of thyroid nodule (TN) margin irregularities, enhancing selection for fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB). This advanced imaging technique offers a more detailed view compared to traditional 2D US.

Keywords:
3Dthyroid cancerthyroid noduleultrasound

More Related Videos

Utilizing High Resolution Ultrasound to Monitor Tumor Onset and Growth in Genetically Engineered Pancreatic Cancer Models
06:57

Utilizing High Resolution Ultrasound to Monitor Tumor Onset and Growth in Genetically Engineered Pancreatic Cancer Models

Published on: April 7, 2018

10.9K
Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver
04:33

Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver

Published on: August 21, 2018

10.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 23, 2025

3D Ultrasound Imaging: Fast and Cost-effective Morphometry of Musculoskeletal Tissue
08:52

3D Ultrasound Imaging: Fast and Cost-effective Morphometry of Musculoskeletal Tissue

Published on: November 27, 2017

23.3K
Utilizing High Resolution Ultrasound to Monitor Tumor Onset and Growth in Genetically Engineered Pancreatic Cancer Models
06:57

Utilizing High Resolution Ultrasound to Monitor Tumor Onset and Growth in Genetically Engineered Pancreatic Cancer Models

Published on: April 7, 2018

10.9K
Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver
04:33

Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver

Published on: August 21, 2018

10.4K

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Thyroid nodules (TNs) are common, and accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.
  • Conventional 2D ultrasound (US) has limitations in fully characterizing TNs, potentially affecting fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) decisions.
  • Distinguishing benign from malignant TNs often relies on subtle imaging features.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of 3D US in enhancing the characterization of TNs compared to 2D US.
  • To determine if 3D US improves the selection criteria for FNAB in cases of indeterminate nodules.
  • To highlight the role of advanced imaging in diagnosing thyroid malignancy.

Main Methods:

  • A case study involving a 56-year-old woman with a thyroid nodule detected on carotid ultrasonography.
  • Comparison of conventional 2D US with advanced 3D US for visualizing TN characteristics, particularly margins.
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) guided by US, followed by molecular testing and surgical pathology for definitive diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • 3D US revealed markedly irregular margins of the TN, which were less apparent on 2D US.
  • Despite the nodule not meeting standard size criteria for FNAB, its irregular margins on 3D US prompted the procedure.
  • Cytopathology indicated a follicular neoplasm (Bethesda category IV), and molecular testing showed an NRAS mutation (50% malignancy risk).
  • Final surgical pathology confirmed a 12-mm follicular carcinoma.

Conclusions:

  • 3D US provides superior visualization of TN margin irregularities compared to 2D US.
  • The enhanced visualization offered by 3D US can improve nodule selection for FNAB, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis of malignancy.
  • Advanced imaging techniques like 3D US are valuable adjuncts in the evaluation of thyroid nodules.