Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of combined elastosonography and <scp>BRAF</scp> analysis <i>vs</i> cytology and ultrasonography for thyroid nodule suspected of malignancy

Abstract

In assessing thyroid nodules suspected of malignancy, the combined analysis of USE and BRAF is equally sensitive and more specific than conventional procedures, achieving more accurate preoperative diagnoses than US and cytology combined. USE and BRAF analysis for thyroid nodule evaluation might reduce the number of unnecessary surgical procedures.