Prediction of Thyroid Cancer From Ultrasonographic Characteristics of Thyroid Nodules
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