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Sonographie der Schilddruse, der Nebenschilddrusen und daruber hinaus.

Sonographie der Schilddruse, der Nebenschilddrusen und daruber hinaus. HNO Russell, M. D., Orloff, L. A. 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ultrasonography has become an essential tool for the evaluation and management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases. Its applications extend beyond neck endocrine conditions to amultitude of pathologies within the head and neck region.OBJECTIVES: Our study aimed to: (1)provide abroad review of neck ultrasonography and key findings in neck endocrine diseases; (2)support skilled performance office-based diagnostic ultrasonography and its varied applications.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A review of the current literature was supplemented with clinical examples of key ultrasonographic findings.RESULTS: Current applications and key findings of ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of neck endocrine conditions are reviewed.CONCLUSION: Ultrasonography is afundamental component in the evaluation and management of neck endocrine diseases. The reader is encouraged to use this review to enhance office-based performance and application of ultrasonography.

View details for DOI 10.1007/s00106-022-01162-0

View details for PubMedID 35364686