• Title/Summary/Keyword: Thyroid US

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Ultrasonographic Features of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Do they Correlate with Pre- and Post-Operative Calcitonin Levels?

  • Cho, Kyung Eun;Gweon, Hye Mi;Park, Ah Young;Yoo, Mi Ri;Kim, Jeong-Ah;Youk, Ji Hyun;Park, Young Mi;Son, Eun Ju
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제17권7호
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    • pp.3357-3362
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: To correlate ultrasonographic (US) features of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) with preoperative and post-operative calcitonin levels. Materials and Methods: A total of 130 thyroid nodules diagnosed as MTC were evaluated. Two radiologists retrospectively evaluated preoperative US features according to size, shape, margin, echogenicity, type of calcification, and lymph node status. Postoperative clinical and imaging follow-up (mean duration $31.9 {\pm} 22.5$ months) was performed for detection of tumor recurrence. US features, presence of LN metastasis, and tumor recurrence were compared between MTC nodules with and without elevated preoperative calcitonin (>100 pg/mL). Those with normalized and non-normalized postoperative calcitonin levels groups were also compared. Results: Common US features of MTCs were solid internal content (90.8%), irregular shape (44.6%), circumscribed margin (46.2%), and hypoechogenicity (56.2%). Comparing MTC nodules with and without elevated preoperative calcitonin levels, the size and shape of MTC nodule and lymph node metastasis showed statistical significance (p<0.05). Postoperative calcitonin normalization correlated with US features of tumor size (p=0.002), margin (p=0.034), shape ($p{\leq}0.001$), and presence of calcification (p=0.046). Tumor recurrence and LN metastasis were more prevalent in patients without normalization of postoperative calcitonin than in those with normalization (p=0.001). Conclusions: Serum calcitonin measurement is helpful for early diagnosis and predicting prognosis. Postoperative calcitonin measurement is also important for postoperative US follow up, especially in cases with larger nodule size, presence of calcification, irregular shape, and irregular margin.

Validation of Ultrasound and Computed Tomography-Based Risk Stratification System and Biopsy Criteria for Cervical Lymph Nodes in Preoperative Patients With Thyroid Cancer

  • Young Hun Jeon;Ji Ye Lee;Roh-Eul Yoo;Jung Hyo Rhim;Kyung Hoon Lee;Kyu Sung Choi;Inpyeong Hwang;Koung Mi Kang;Ji-hoon Kim
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제24권9호
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    • pp.912-923
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    • 2023
  • Objective: This study aimed to validate the risk stratification system (RSS) and biopsy criteria for cervical lymph nodes (LNs) proposed by the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR). Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included a consecutive series of preoperative patients with thyroid cancer who underwent LN biopsy, ultrasound (US), and computed tomography (CT) between December 2006 and June 2015. LNs were categorized as probably benign, indeterminate, or suspicious according to the current US- and CT-based RSS and the size thresholds for cervical LN biopsy as suggested by the KSThR. The diagnostic performance and unnecessary biopsy rates were calculated. Results: A total of 277 LNs (53.1% metastatic) in 228 patients (mean age ± standard deviation, 47.4 years ± 14) were analyzed. In US, the malignancy risks were significantly different among the three categories (all P < 0.001); however, CT-detected probably benign and indeterminate LNs showed similarly low malignancy risks (P = 0.468). The combined US + CT criteria stratified the malignancy risks among the three categories (all P < 0.001) and reduced the proportion of indeterminate LNs (from 20.6% to 14.4%) and the malignancy risk in the indeterminate LNs (from 31.6% to 12.5%) compared with US alone. In all image-based classifications, nodal size did not affect the malignancy risks (short diameter [SD] ≤ 5 mm LNs vs. SD > 5 mm LNs, P ≥ 0.177). The criteria covering only suspicious LNs showed higher specificity and lower unnecessary biopsy rates than the current criteria, while maintaining sensitivity in all imaging modalities. Conclusion: Integrative evaluation of US and CT helps in reducing the proportion of indeterminate LNs and the malignancy risk among them. Nodal size did not affect the malignancy risk of LNs, and the addition of indeterminate LNs to biopsy candidates did not have an advantage in detecting LN metastases in all imaging modalities.

Diagnostic Performance of Core Needle Biopsy for Characterizing Thyroidectomy Bed Lesions

  • So Yeong Jeong;Jung Hwan Baek;Sae Rom Chung;Young Jun Choi;Dong Eun Song;Ki-Wook Chung;Won Woong Kim;Jeong Hyun Lee
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제23권10호
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    • pp.1019-1027
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    • 2022
  • Objective: Thyroidectomy bed lesions frequently show suspicious ultrasound (US) features after thyroid surgery. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) may not provide definitive pathological information about the lesions. Although core-needle biopsy (CNB) has excellent diagnostic performance in characterizing suspicious thyroid nodules, no published studies have evaluated the performance of CNB specifically for thyroidectomy bed lesions. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance and safety of CNB for characterizing thyroidectomy bed lesions. Materials and Methods: A total of 124 thyroidectomy bed lesions in 113 patients (79 female and 34 male; age, 23-85 years) who underwent US-guided CNB between December 2008 and December 2020 were included. We reviewed the US imaging features of the target lesions and the histories of previous biopsies. The pathologic results, diagnostic performance for malignancy, and complications of CNB were analyzed. Results: All samples (100%) obtained by CNB were adequate for pathological analysis. Pathological analysis revealed inconclusive results in two lesions (1.6%). According to the reference standard, 50 lesions were ultimately malignant (40.3%), and 72 were benign (58.1%), excluding the two inconclusive lesions. The performance of CNB for diagnosing malignant thyroidectomy bed lesions in the 122 lesions had a sensitivity of 98.0% (49/50), a specificity of 100% (72/72), positive predictive value of 100% (49/49), and negative predictive value of 98.6% (72/73). Eleven lesions were referred for CNB after prior inconclusive FNA results in thyroidectomy bed lesions, for all of which CNB yielded correct conclusive pathologic diagnoses. According to the pathological analysis of CNB, there were various benign lesions (58.9%, 73/124) besides recurrence, including benign postoperative lesions other than suture granuloma (32.3%, 40/124), suture granuloma (15.3%, 19/124), remnant thyroid tissue (5.6%, 7/124), parathyroid lesions (4%, 5/124), and abscesses (1.6%, 2/124). No major or minor complications were associated with the CNB procedure. Conclusion: US-guided CNB is accurate and safe for characterizing thyroidectomy bed lesions.

세침흡인 검사로 진단된 갑상선 유두상 암종의 세포학적 소견 (Cytologic Feature of Papillary Carcinoma of the Thyroid)

  • 박정희;장희진;강경하;손진희;서정일
    • 대한세포병리학회지
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    • 제2권2호
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    • pp.111-118
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    • 1991
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology (FNA) is an important diagnostic tool in the management of thyroid nodule. Especially, papillary carcinoma of the thyroid has distinct morphologic features that allow a definite cytologic diagnosis with high degree of accuracy. We examined the characteristic cytologic features of 57 cases of papillary carcinoma of the thyroid, and their frequency and diagnostic significance were evaluated. The results obtained are summerized as follows; 1. In pattern of cellular arrangement, papillary structure with or without stroma is predominant feature (96%). 2. In individual cell morphology, grooved nuclei (95%), intranuclear cytoplasmic invagination (89%) and nuclear lobulation (74%) are most frequent and important cytologic findings. 3. Chromatin pattern is usually fine. Coarse chromatin is infrequent finding (37%). Nucleoli are inconspicuous. Cytoplasm us plump and distinctly eosinophilic. 4. Psammoma bodies are identified only in 4 cases (7%), but they are considered as helpful diagnostic features. 5. There are other associated findings including multinucleated giant cells (51%), macrophages (37%) and cystic degeneration (16%).

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갑상선유두암 재발 진단에서 $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT와 경부초음파검사 병용의 유용성: PET, 경부초음파검사 그리고 혈청 티로글로불린 (thyroglobulin)의 비교 (Usefulness of $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT in Locoregional Recurrence of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: Comparison PET/CT to PET and Neck Ultrasonography for Biopsy-proven Lesions)

  • 김근호;송민호;서영덕;김성민
    • Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
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    • 제43권5호
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    • pp.411-420
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    • 2009
  • 목적: 이 연구의 목적은 갑상선유두암 환자를 대상으로 재발의 진단에서 $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT와 경부초음파검사를 함께 시행하는 것에 대한 유용성을 평가하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2006년 12월부터 2008년 4월까지 갑상선유두암으로 갑상선 전절제술 및 고용량의 방사성옥소 치료를 시행 받은 환자 중에서 재발이 의심되어 $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT를 시행한 51명(91건)을 대상으로 후향적으로 연구를 진행하였다. 의심되는 병소는 조직검사를 시행하였고, 조직 검사 결과와 PET 검사결과. PET/CT 검사결과, 경부초음파검사 결과를 비교하였다. 결과: $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT (여자 57명, 남자 4명; 연령 범위, 24-81세, 평균 49세; 유두암 61개)의 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 87.2%, 59.0%, 77.0%였고, 병소 기준으로 92.3%, 64.1%, 80.2% 였다. $^{18}F$-FDG PET의 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 71.8% (P=0.03), 59.0% (p=1.00), 67.2% (p=0.03)였고, 병소 기준으로 78.8% (p=0.01), 64.1% (p=1.00), 72.5% (p=0.02)였다. 경부초음파검사의 경우 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 71.1% (p=0.07), 52.2% (p=0.75), 63.9% (p=0.08)였고, 병소 기준으로 71.2% (P<0.01), 61.5% (P=1.00), 67.0% (P=0.06)였다. $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT 와 경부초음파검사를 함께 판독한 경우 민감도, 특이도, 정확도는 각각 환자 기준으로 94.7% (p=0.50), 82.6% (p=0.13), 90.2% (p=0.03)였고, 병소 기준으로 96.2% (p=0.50), 89.7% (p<0.01), 93.4% (p<0.01)였다. 결론: $^{18}F$-FDG PET/CT는 갑상선유두암의 재발 진단에서)$^{18}F$-FDG PET와 경부초음파검사와 비교하여 높은 민감도, 특이도, 정확도를 보였다. 게다가 $^{18}F$-FDG PET와 경부 초음파를 함께 시행한 경우 갑상선유두암의 재발 진단에 있어서 더욱 향상된 민감도, 특이도, 정확도를 보였다.

신장이식후 발생한 유두상 갑상선암 (Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma in Renal Allograft Recipients)

  • 이잔디;홍협;정종주;남기현;정웅윤;소의영;박정수
    • 대한두경부종양학회지
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    • 제24권1호
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    • pp.64-68
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    • 2008
  • Purpose:The chronic use of immunosuppressive therapy in transplant recipients can increase the long-term risk of carcinoma. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence, biological behaviors, and treatment outcomes in PTC(papillary thyroid carcinoma) in renal allograft recipients. Material and Methods:The present study examined the incidence and biological behavior of PTCs in RA recipients. A total of 1,739 RA patients treated between January 1986 and December 1999 were followed-up for a median 137(84-238) months. During the follow-up period, 129(7.4%) recipients were identified as having posttransplant malignancies. Of those, 12(0.7%) had PTCs, and these comprised six male and six female patients with a median age of 41(23-57) years. Results:Nine cases(incidentalomas) were diagnosed based on ultrasonography(US) screening. Eight of those nine were TNM stage I, and two of the three clinical carcinomas were TNM stage IVa. During a median follow-up of 94(18-159) months, two(16.7%) PTC patients developed loco-regional recurrence, but no patients showed distant metastasis. Posttransplant PTC showed no gender bias, and was often associated with aggressive lymphatic metastasis. However, most incidentalomas showed a favorable treatment outcome. Conclusion:In conclusion, routine surveillance of the thyroid gland using US screening is recommended to ensure early detection, treatment and favorable prognosis in RA patients with PTC.

Ten-Year Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation for Locally Recurrent Papillary Thyroid Cancer

  • Sae Rom Chung;Jung Hwan Baek;Young Jun Choi;Jeong Hyun Lee
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제25권9호
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    • pp.851-858
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    • 2024
  • Objective: This study investigates the long-term efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treating locally recurrent papillary thyroid cancer (PTC). Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 39 consecutive patients with 61 locally recurrent PTCs (14 males, 25 females; mean ± standard deviation age, 52.8 ± 16.7 years; range 21-92 years) who underwent US-guided RFA with curative intent between September 2008 and April 2012. A subgroup of 24 patients with 37 recurrent PTCs who had a follow-up of at least 10 years were analyzed separately. All patients were followed for changes in lesion size on US and thyroglobulin (Tg) levels at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after RFA, with follow-up every 6-12 months thereafter. Any complications were documented during the follow-up period. Recurrence-free survival (RFS) rates were assessed using Kaplan-Meier estimates. Long-term outcomes were evaluated in patients with follow-up of at least 10 years. Results: The follow-up period ranged from 7 to 180 months (median 133 months). The RFS rates for the 39 patients at 3, 5, and 10 years were 86.8%, 75.5%, and 60.6%, respectively. Among the 24 patients with 37 recurrent PTCs followed for more than 10 years, the volume reduction rate was 99.9% (range 96%-100%), and the complete tumor disappearance rate was 91.9%. The mean serum Tg level also decreased significantly, from 2.66 ± 86.5 mIU/L before ablation to 0.43 ± 0.73 mIU/L (P < 0.001) at the final follow-up. In 14 (58.3%) of the 24 patients, Tg levels were undetectable (below 0.08 mIU/L) at the last follow-up. No life-threatening or delayed complications were observed during the 10-year follow-up period. Conclusion: The high RFS throughout the follow-up period, with efficacy and safety lasting beyond 10 years, supports US-guided RFA as a valuable option for local control of recurrent PTCs.

유두상 갑상선암과 동반된 기능성 낭종성 부갑상선 선종 1예 (A Case of Functionary Cystic Parathyroid Adenoma with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma)

  • 장우진;정현희;박상현;손세훈;윤지성;이형우;원규장;조인호
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제27권2호
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    • pp.139-145
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    • 2010
  • Cystic parathyroid adenoma is one of rare causes of hyperparathyroidism, and tends to cause increased serum level of parathyroid hormone, alkaline phosphate and serum calcium level similar to when compared to those of solid adenoma. The possibility of a coincidental appearance of primary hyperparathyrodism and nonmedullary thyroid cancer is rare, and often neglected. A 40-year-old female presented with constipation and weight loss for 3 months. The serum calcium, phosphate and alkaline phosphate were 16.6 mg/dl, 2.2 mg/dl and 505 IU/L respectively and serum parathyroid hormone level was 1556.2 pg/mL. Neck US showed mixed nodules at both thyroid lobes, and PET-CT showed a right thyroid nodule without FDG uptake. The patient was diagnosed of primary hyperparathyroidism and underwent parathyroidectomy and a total thyroidectomy. Histopathologic results revealed parathyroid adenoma with cystic change (2 cm greater diameter) in the right lower parathyroid gland and coexistent papillary carcinoma of the right lobe of thyroid gland (infiltrating, 0.3 cm in greater diameter). She remained well and serum calcium, phosphate, parathyroid hormone level were normalized within 24 hours.

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Beyond BI-RADS: Nonmass Abnormalities on Breast Ultrasound

  • Hiroko Tsunoda;Woo Kyung Moon
    • Korean Journal of Radiology
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    • 제25권2호
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    • pp.134-145
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    • 2024
  • Abnormalities on breast ultrasound (US) images which do not meet the criteria for masses are referred to as nonmass lesions. These features and outcomes have been investigated in several studies conducted by Asian researchers. However, the term "nonmass" is not included in the American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) 5th edition for US. According to the Japan Association of Breast and Thyroid Sonology guidelines, breast lesions are divided into mass and nonmass. US findings of nonmass abnormalities are classified into five subtypes: abnormalities of the ducts, hypoechoic areas in the mammary glands, architectural distortion, multiple small cysts, and echogenic foci without a hypoechoic area. These findings can be benign or malignant; however, focal or segmental distributions and presence of calcifications suggest malignancy. Intraductal, invasive ductal, and lobular carcinomas can present as nonmass abnormalities. For the nonmass concept to be included in the next BI-RADS and be widely accepted in clinical practice, standardized terminologies, an interpretation algorithm, and outcome-based evidence are required for both screening and diagnostic US.

Could Tumor Size Be A Predictor for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: a Retrospective Cohort Study

  • Wang, Min;Wu, Wei-Dong;Chen, Gui-Ming;Chou, Sheng-Long;Dai, Xue-Ming;Xu, Jun-Ming;Peng, Zhi-Hai
    • Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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    • 제16권18호
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    • pp.8625-8628
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    • 2016
  • Background: Central lymph node metastasis(CLNM) is common in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). The aim of this study was to define the pathohistologic risk grading based on surgical outcomes. Materials and Methods: Statistical analysis was performed to figure out the optimal cut-off values of size in preoperative ultrasound images for defining the risk of CLNM in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. Receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) studies were carried out to determine the cutoff value(s) for the predictor(s). All the patients were divided into two groups according to the above size and the clinic-pathological and immunohistochemical parameters were compared to determine the significance of findings. Results: The optimal cut-off value of tumor size to predict the risk of CLNM in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma was 0.575 cm (area under the curve 0.721) according to the ROC curves. Significant differences were observed on the multifocality, extrathyroidal extension and central lymph node metastasis between two groups which were divided according to the tumor size by the cutoff values. Patients in two groups showed different positive rate and intensity of Ki67. Conclusions: The size of PTMC in ultrasound images are helpful to predict the aggressiveness of the tumors, it could be an easy predictor for PTMC prognosis and assist us to choose treatment.