Thyroid Nodule Detection and Region Estimation in Ultrasound Images: A Comparison between Physicians and an Automated Decision Support System Approach

Thyroid Nodule Detection and Region Estimation in Ultrasound Images: A Comparison between Physicians and an Automated Decision Support System Approach

Background: Thyroid nodules are very common. In most cases, they are benign, but they can be malignant in a low percentage of cases. The accurate assessment of these nodules is critical to choosing the next diagnostic steps and potential treatment. Ultrasound (US) imaging, the primary modality for a...

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Main Authors: Elmer Jeto Gomes Ataide, Mathews S. Jabaraj, Simone Schenke, Manuela Petersen, Sarvar Haghghi, Jan Wuestemann, Alfredo Illanes, Michael Friebe, Michael C. Kreissl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
ultrasound
thyroid nodules
detection
classification
subjectivity
observer variability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/13/18/2873

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