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Advances and Future Prospects in Thyroid Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (2021-2024)
Xiao-Ting Wang1, Bo Zhang2,3
1Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China.
Summary
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a valuable tool for diagnosing thyroid nodules and assessing thyroid cancer. Recent advancements have improved its application in diagnosis, treatment guidance, and integration with new technologies.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Background:
- Thyroid nodules are common but challenging to diagnose.
- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has evolved significantly since 1969.
- CEUS is crucial for microcirculation perfusion imaging in thyroid disease.
Purpose of the Study:
- Review CEUS application progress in China (2021-2024) for thyroid diseases.
- Explore CEUS value in nodule diagnosis, lymph node evaluation, and cancer assessment.
- Discuss CEUS role in guiding thermal ablation therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical applications of CEUS in China from 2021-2024.
- Analysis of CEUS performance in diagnosing thyroid nodules and cancer.
- Exploration of CEUS integration with advanced technologies.
Main Results:
- CEUS demonstrates significant clinical value in thyroid nodule diagnosis and lymph node evaluation.
- CEUS aids in assessing thyroid cancer invasiveness and guiding thermal ablation.
- Advancements in CEUS enhance its role in thyroid disease management.
Conclusions:
- CEUS is a core imaging tool for dynamic blood flow assessment in thyroid diseases.
- CEUS shows increasing prominence in thyroid cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Future integration with AI and molecular ultrasound promises enhanced precision.
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