A small portion of adults have thyroid nodules that can be felt by a doctor. But many more people have nodules that are too small to feel. These might only be seen on a test such as an ultrasound.

An AI model was trained to determine prognosis of indeterminate thyroid nodules using ultrasound images and molecular testing. Researchers said the model could be used to provide treatment ...

Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of ...

An AI model trained on analyzing ultrasound images and molecular testing results may assist health care professionals treating indeterminate thyroid nodules, researchers stated in a letter to the ...

FNA is recommended for all palpable solitary or dominant nodules, independent of size. FNA is preferred over thyroid scan or ultrasonography as the initial diagnostic test for thyroid nodules.

proved to be equally effective in reducing thyroid nodule size. Financial Disclosure: This work was supported by grants of Ministero della Salute and of MURST (COFIN 2004) to S Filetti.

Thyroid cancers can appear similar to any of the other types of thyroid nodules. An ultrasound and sometimes a biopsy are needed to determine if a nodule is malignant. Palpation of the thyroid by your ...