Abstract

DIAGNOSIS OF THYROID NODULE BY ULTRASONOGRAPGY

*Dr. Khulood Makki Rashid, Dr. Duaa Aziz Hammody and Dr. Ghassan Adnan Dhannoon

ABSTRACT

Nodular thyroid disease is a common finding, especially in females and in the elderly population. Thyroid nodules are found in 5% of the general population with the use of palpation[1], but high-resolution ultrasonography (US) allows their detections in up to 67% of subjects[2] and the number of discovered thyroid nodules is increasing over time. Malignancy comprises approximately 5% of all thyroid nodules[3] and its incidence is increasing all over the world in recent years.[4] Therefore, the correct identification of nodules that are malignant and avoidance of unnecessary procedures for those that are benign represent the challenge for endocrinologists.

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