Effect of thyroid gland volume in preoperative detection of suspected malignant thyroid nodules in a multinodular goiter

Erbil Y., Barbaros U., Salmashoglu A., Mete O., Issever H., Ozarmagan S., ...More

ARCHIVES OF SURGERY, vol.143, no.6, pp.558-563, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 143 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1001/archsurg.143.6.558
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.558-563
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hypothesis: The detection of suspected malignant thyroid nodules by ultrasonography is associated with thyroid gland volume and tumor size.