Prediction of Thyroid Cancer From Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Thyroid Nodules

Evaluation of Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies: Prediction of Thyroid Cancer From Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Thyroid Nodules

The aim of this study is to identify which ultrasonographic feature or a combination of features is the best predictor of thyroid cancer in thyroid nodules.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with thyroid nodules over 10 mm in the longest diameter
• Euthyroid or hypothyroid subjects with a solitary thyroid nodule or multinodular goiter
• Subjects with a hypoactive nodule in the thyroid scan and a low TSH

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with four or more thyroid nodules that are over 10 mm
• Subjects with low TSH and hyperactive nodule on thyroid scan