Dear Ultrasound Insider,
The characterization of thyroid nodules can be a tricky task, but ultrasound elastography is showing potential as a helpful adjunctive tool in the diagnostic armamentarium.
In one recent study, researchers concluded that elastography could be beneficial in distinguishing between benign and malignant thyroid nodules. The multicenter trial found that elastography -- used along with color Doppler and grayscale ultrasound -- showed promise in improving the evaluation of thyroid nodules. A separate study also determined that elastography was valuable in providing the differential diagnosis of indeterminate thyroid nodules.
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In other articles we're highlighting this month in your Ultrasound Digital Community, musculoskeletal ultrasound use is on the rise, thanks to its cost-effectiveness for diagnosis as well as guidance of interventional procedures. However, radiology is losing control of the modality, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. To learn more about why radiology is experiencing a diminishing role in musculoskeletal ultrasound and what can be done about it, click here.
Also, ultrasound was recently shown to have potential as a screening modality for pancreatic cancer in high-risk populations. Staff writer Eric Barnes has our coverage of the Dutch research, which you can access by clicking here. In addition, ultrasound elastography was found to be a sensitive means of diagnosing rotator cuff tears.
Do you have an idea for a topic you'd like to see covered? As always, please feel free to drop me a line.
