Ultrasound Sensitivity for Thyroid Malignancy Is Increased by Real-Time Elastography: A Prospective Multicenter Study

Abstract

RTE is a valuable tool for detecting malignant thyroid lesions with a sensitivity similar to traditional US and CFD features. By adding RTE evaluation, the sensitivity for malignancy of US findings is markedly increased and the selection of nodules that do not need cytology is made more reliable.