Hypoechoic thyroid nodules appear dark relative to the surrounding tissue on ultrasound images. These types of nodules are usually solid rather than fluid-filled lesions. If a doctor suspects that ...

A thyroid ultrasound may be ordered if a thyroid ... In some cases, your ultrasound may show images of nodules that may or may not be cancerous or contain microcalcifications, which is often ...

Recently, a joint research team in Korea has proposed a new non-invasive method to distinguish thyroid nodules from cancer by combining photoacoustic (PA) and ultrasound image technology with ...

In this case, the researchers applied a machine-learning algorithm to ultrasound images of patients' thyroid nodules to see if it could pick out distinguishing patterns. The study was published in ...

A 59-year-old Hispanic man was referred to the endocrine clinic by the otolaryngology department for a thyroid mass. The patient had no prior history of head and neck radiation, but 2 years ...

In this case, the researchers applied a machine-learning algorithm to ultrasound images of patients' thyroid nodules to see if it could pick out distinguishing patterns. The study was published in ...

Treatment for thyroid nodules will depend on their type and cause. If a doctor has declared a nodule benign from tests, they will monitor the person closely with physical exams and an ultrasound ...

(B) Thyroid ultrasound scan: Transverse image of the right thyroid lobe showing a 1-cm nodule with eggshell calcification with a focal areas of discontinuous calcification (yellow arrow).

New study from The Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health was found to use artificial intelligence (machine learning) on ultrasound images of thyroid nodules to predict risk of malignancy.

An ultrasound helps your doctor learn more about the thyroid nodule(s). It uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of your thyroid. Your doctor will place a small device that looks ...