Radiomics in thyroid nodule assessment

This narrative review was conducted by searching PubMed and Google Scholar using keywords such as 'radiomics' AND 'thyroid nodules' from March 2019 to March 2024. Inclusion criteria focused on peer-reviewed studies in English on radiomics applications; 50 studies were ultimately evaluated after excluding non-relevant works. The purpose of this article is to systematize the utilization of radiomics in assessing thyroid nodules, aiming to furnish valuable theoretical insights. As an emerging interdisciplinary domain, radiomics integrates medical imaging with computer data analysis techniques, thus constituting a potent instrument for precise diagnosis and comprehensive evaluation of thyroid nodules. Through a scrutiny of the principles, methods, and applications of radiomics in thyroid nodule evaluation, we aim to elucidate its potential for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, assessing disease progression, and mitigating overdiagnosis. Additionally, this study offers a critical assessment of the inherent strengths and limitations of the employed methodology.Clinical trial number Not applicable.