Thyroid disease is the second most common type of endocrine pathology, only surpassed in prevalence by diabetes mellitus. Thyroid abnormalities are found in 8–20% of adults worldwide. In the endemic regions, the prevalence of such abnormalities is thought to be higher and exceeds 50%. Thyroid malignancies constitute 1–3% of all cancers with an average incidence in the world of 1.1 in 100,000 men and 3.8 in 100,000 women in 2008. Among the population of radionuclide polluted regions, this figure reaches 14 in 100,000. Recent research reveals a trend toward an increased incidence of thyroid pathology, including thyroid cancer, practically in all regions of the globe.
The diagnosis of thyroid diseases has been constantly improving due to the scientific development and technological advances in diagnostic equipment. The diagnostic value of visualization of the thyroid gland is method-dependent. In this regard, proper selection of a diagnostic procedure permits precise diagnosis while minimizing the cost and reducing the time to diagnosis. Minimally invasive surgical intervention is a promising tool in the treatment of thyroid diseases. Its feature is selective manipulation of the thyroid lesions and concomitant avoidance of damage to the surrounding tissue. The use of US guidance during such procedure allows to assess the operation course, predict the efficacy, and provide patient follow-up. This book we present and analyze certain debatable and unresolved problems and prospects of early, specific, and differential diagnosis of thyroid disease with the use of complex US.
Contents
1 Diagnosing Thyroid Pathology with Radiological Methods
2 Complex Ultrasound Diagnosis of Thyroid Diseases
2.1 Ultrasound Modalities
2.2 Technology Used in Ultrasound Examinations of the Thyroid Gland
2.3 Basic Mistakes in Thyroid Ultrasound
3 Ultrasound Examination of the Thyroid Gland in Children
3.1 Congenital Anomalies of the Thyroid
3.2 Diffuse Thyroid Diseases in Children
4 Normal Thyroid
5 Diffuse Changes of the Thyroid Gland
5.1 Diffuse Hyperplasia
5.2 Thyroiditis
5.2.1 Acute Thyroiditis
5.2.2 Subacute Thyroiditis
5.2.3 Autoimmune Thyroiditis
5.2.4 Graves’ Disease
6 Thyroid Lesions
6.1 Colloid Goiter
6.2 Cysts
6.3 Adenomas
6.4 Thyroid Cancer
7 Ultrasound Examination After Thyroid Surgery
8 Recurrent Thyroid Lesions
9 Ultrasound Examination of Regional Lymph Nodes
10 Substernal Goiter
11 Ultrasound of the Parathyroid Glands
11.1 Normal Parathyroid
11.2 Parathyroid Adenoma
11.3 Parathyroid Cancer
11.4 Parathyroid Hyperplasia
11.5 Parathyroid Cyst
12 Ultrasound Diagnostics of Neck Masses
13 Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
14 Diagnostic Algorithms in Thyroid Pathology
15 Ultrasound Aspects of Minimally Invasive Procedures on the Thyroid Gland
15.1 US-Guided Percutaneous Glucocorticoid Administration
15.2 Percutaneous Ethanol Injections
15.3 Percutaneous Laser Ablation
15.4 Radiofrequency Ablation
15.5 Conclusion
References
Index
The diagnosis of thyroid diseases has been constantly improving due to the scientific development and technological advances in diagnostic equipment. The diagnostic value of visualization of the thyroid gland is method-dependent. In this regard, proper selection of a diagnostic procedure permits precise diagnosis while minimizing the cost and reducing the time to diagnosis. Minimally invasive surgical intervention is a promising tool in the treatment of thyroid diseases. Its feature is selective manipulation of the thyroid lesions and concomitant avoidance of damage to the surrounding tissue. The use of US guidance during such procedure allows to assess the operation course, predict the efficacy, and provide patient follow-up. This book we present and analyze certain debatable and unresolved problems and prospects of early, specific, and differential diagnosis of thyroid disease with the use of complex US.
Contents
1 Diagnosing Thyroid Pathology with Radiological Methods
2 Complex Ultrasound Diagnosis of Thyroid Diseases
2.1 Ultrasound Modalities
2.2 Technology Used in Ultrasound Examinations of the Thyroid Gland
2.3 Basic Mistakes in Thyroid Ultrasound
3 Ultrasound Examination of the Thyroid Gland in Children
3.1 Congenital Anomalies of the Thyroid
3.2 Diffuse Thyroid Diseases in Children
4 Normal Thyroid
5 Diffuse Changes of the Thyroid Gland
5.1 Diffuse Hyperplasia
5.2 Thyroiditis
5.2.1 Acute Thyroiditis
5.2.2 Subacute Thyroiditis
5.2.3 Autoimmune Thyroiditis
5.2.4 Graves’ Disease
6 Thyroid Lesions
6.1 Colloid Goiter
6.2 Cysts
6.3 Adenomas
6.4 Thyroid Cancer
7 Ultrasound Examination After Thyroid Surgery
8 Recurrent Thyroid Lesions
9 Ultrasound Examination of Regional Lymph Nodes
10 Substernal Goiter
11 Ultrasound of the Parathyroid Glands
11.1 Normal Parathyroid
11.2 Parathyroid Adenoma
11.3 Parathyroid Cancer
11.4 Parathyroid Hyperplasia
11.5 Parathyroid Cyst
12 Ultrasound Diagnostics of Neck Masses
13 Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy
14 Diagnostic Algorithms in Thyroid Pathology
15 Ultrasound Aspects of Minimally Invasive Procedures on the Thyroid Gland
15.1 US-Guided Percutaneous Glucocorticoid Administration
15.2 Percutaneous Ethanol Injections
15.3 Percutaneous Laser Ablation
15.4 Radiofrequency Ablation
15.5 Conclusion
References
Index
Product Details
- Hardcover: 245 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (November 30, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3642123864
- ISBN-13: 978-3642123863
- Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches