Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules: An updated meta-analysis with comprehensive heterogeneity analysis.

The diagnostic accuracy of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for distinguishing malignant thyroid nodules from benign thyroid nodules remains controversial. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the overall diagnostic value of CEUS for the characterization of thyroid nodules. Relevant studi...

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Main Authors: Juanjuan Zhang, Xiuting Zhang, Yanna Meng, Yinghong Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231775