Ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

Barraclough, B M; Barraclough, B H · World J Surg · 2000

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Abstract

The superficial position of thyroid and parathyroid glands facilitates the use of diagnostic ultrasound (US) as an imaging technique. Techniques of image acquisition and interpretation are described in detail. Size and morphology of glands can be defined easily. The most important use of US guided biopsy in relation to thyroid and parathyroid glands is to increase diagnostic accuracy.

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