Xeroradiography--a method for exploring the thyroid gland pathology

The authors discuss the diagnostic value of xeroradiography, an up-to-date method elaborated and applied for the first time in diagnosing thyroid pathology. Emphasis is placed on the method as it affords on the same xerogram a very good image of the soft tissues and bones. A xeroradiographic image of the cervical and cervico-lateral areas allows an assessment of the position, volume and other changes in the same area. The authors insist that the data gathered in this way allow a more correct evaluation needed in establishing the surgical procedure and in traheoanesthesia. The diagnostic accuracy of the data obtained in 50 cases of various forms of thyroid pathology, compared to the intraoperatory data as well as the fact that the method creates no discomfort to the patient enable the authors to recommend thyroid xeroradiography as a valuable, non-invasive method now available to the endocrine clinician, especially to the endocrine surgeon and anesthesist.