Shear-Wave Elastography—Diagnostic Value in Children with Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Shear-Wave Elastography—Diagnostic Value in Children with Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis

Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (CAT) is the most common thyroid disorder in the pediatric population. Ultrasound evaluation may suggest the diagnosis. Additionally, shear-wave elastography (SWE) proved to be a valuable additional diagnosis tool in adults with CAT by assessing thyroid stiffness (TS)....

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Main Authors: Cristina Mihaela Cepeha, Corina Paul, Andreea Borlea, Renata Fofiu, Florin Borcan, Cristina Adriana Dehelean, Viviana Ivan, Dana Stoian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
elastography
thyroiditis
thyroid stiffness
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/2/248

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