Is Ultrasonography More Sensitive Than Computed Tomography for Identifying Calcifications in Thyroid Nodules?

Conclusions—
US is more sensitive and accurate than CT for detecting calcifications in thyroid nodules. Hence, US is recommended as the preferred imaging modality for calcification detection in thyroid nodules.

Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Li, J.-w., Chang, C., Chen, M., Zeng, W., Gao, Y., Zhou, S.-c., Wang, F., Hu, N., Chen, Y.-l. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research