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Shi J, Lin J, Zhou X, Yin N, Wu L, Yu M, Xu M. Comparison of Reduced and Full Field of View in Diffusion-Weighted MRI on Image Quality: A Meta-Analysis. J Magn Reson Imaging 2024. [PMID: 38896049 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.29487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Reduced field of view (rFOV) diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in MRI shows potential for enhanced image quality compared with traditional full field of view (fFOV) DWI. Evaluating rFOV DWI's impact on image quality is important for clinical adoption. OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy of rFOV DWI in improving image quality, focusing on artifact reduction, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) improvement, and lesion detectability. STUDY TYPE Meta-analysis. POPULATION Systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science ending in January 2024. Thirteen studies with 765 participants focusing on DWI quality using rFOV was analyzed. FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE SS-EPI, Rtr-SS-EPI, 2D-SS-EPI at 3.0 T. ASSESSMENT Two investigators performed the data extraction. QUADAS-2 assessed bias. The image quality assessment of rFOV and fFOV DWI were compared. STATISTICAL TESTS Standardized mean difference (SMD) was utilized to evaluate and standardize MRI image quality. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic and publication bias was evaluated with Egger's test. RESULTS The QUADAS-2 analysis revealed that most studies exhibited a low risk of bias and minimal concerns regarding applicability. Statistical analysis indicated that rFOV DWI yielded higher subjective image quality scores (SMD = 0.535, 95% CI: 0.339, 0.731, I2 = 45.7%) compared with fFOV DWI and was more effective in reducing artifacts (SMD = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.209, 0.672, I2 = 42.3%) than fFOV DWI. However, a decrease in SNR was noted with rFOV DWI (SMD = -0.670, 95% CI: -1.187 to -0.152, I2 = 87.9%). Additionally, rFOV DWI demonstrated enhancements in lesion visibility (SMD = 0.432, 95% CI: -1.187, -0.152, I2 = 53.1%) and anatomical details (SMD = 0.598, 95% CI: 0.121, 1.075, I2 = 90.8%). DATA CONCLUSION rFOV DWI enhances MRI image quality by reducing artifacts and improving lesion visibility with a SNR trade-off. EVIDENCE LEVEL 3 TECHNICAL EFFICACY: Stage 1.
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- Jingjing Shi
- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- The Xiaoshan Hospital Affiliated of Wenzhou Medical University, Xiaoshan First People's Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine), Hangzhou, China
- The First School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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Jiang L, Chen J, Tan Y, Wu J, Zhang J, Liu D, Zhang J. Comparative analysis of the image quality and diagnostic performance of the zooming technique with diffusion-weighted imaging using different b-values for thyroid papillary carcinomas and benign nodules. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1241776. [PMID: 38774412 PMCID: PMC11106431 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1241776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Objective To compare image quality and diagnostic performance using different b-values for the zooming technique with diffusion-weighted imaging (ZOOMit-DWI) in thyroid nodules. Materials and methods A total of 51 benign thyroid nodules and 50 thyroid papillary carcinomas were included. ZOOMit-DWI was performed with b-values of 0, 500, 1000, 1500 and 2000 s/mm2. The sharpness was evaluated as subjective index. The signal intensity ratio (SIR), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) were measured as objective indices. Pairwise comparisons were performed among the different b-value groups using the Friedman test. A receiver operating characteristic curve of the ADC value was used to evaluate diagnostic performance. The DeLong test was used to compare diagnostic effectiveness among the different b-value groups. Results In both the papillary carcinoma group (P = 0.670) and the benign nodule group (P = 0.185), the sharpness of nodules was similar between b-values of 1000 s/mm2and 1500 s/mm2. In the papillary carcinoma group, the SIRnodule was statistically higher in DWI images with a b-value of 1500 s/mm2than in DWI images with b-values of 500 s/mm2(P = 0.004), 1000 s/mm2(P = 0.002), and 2000 s/mm2(P = 0.003). When the b-values were 1500 s/mm2(P = 0.008) and 2000 s/mm2(P = 0.009), the SIRnodule significantly differed between the papillary carcinoma group and the benign nodule group. When b = 500 s/mm2, the ADC had an AUC of 0.888. When b = 1000 s/mm2, the ADC had an AUC of 0.881. When b = 1500 s/mm2, the ADC had an AUC of 0.896. When b = 2000 s/mm2, the ADC had an AUC of 0.871. The DeLong test showed comparable diagnostic effectiveness among the different b-value groups except for between b-values of 2000 s/mm2and 1500 s/mm2, with a b-value of 2000 s/mm2showing lower effectiveness. Conclusion This study suggests that 1500 s/mm2may be a suitable b-value to differentiate benign and malignant thyroid nodules in ZOOMit-DWI images, which yielded better image quality.
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- Liling Jiang
- Department of Radiology, Shapingba Hospital affiliated to Chongqing University (Shapingba District People’s Hospital of Chongqing), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Head and Neck Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Head and Neck Cancer Center, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Chongqing University Cancer Hospital, Chongqing, China
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Zheng T, Xie X, Ni Z, Tang L, Wu PY, Song B. Quantitative evaluation of diffusion-weighted MRI for differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules larger than 4 cm. BMC Med Imaging 2023; 23:212. [PMID: 38093189 PMCID: PMC10720093 DOI: 10.1186/s12880-023-01141-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Our study aimed to diagnose benign or malignant thyroid nodules larger than 4 cm using quantitative diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) analysis. METHODS Eighty-two thyroid nodules were investigated retrospectively and divided them into benign (n = 62) and malignant groups (n = 20). We calculated quantitative features DWI and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) signal intensity standard deviation (DWISD and ADCSD), DWI and ADC signal intensity ratio (DWISIR and ADCSIR), mean ADC and minimum ADC value (ADCmean and ADCmin) and ADC value standard deviation (ADCVSD). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were conducted to identify independent predictors, and develop a prediction model. We performed receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to determine the optimal threshold of risk factors, and constructed combined threshold models. Our study calculated diagnostic performance including area under the ROC curve (AUC), accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and unnecessary biopsy rate of all models were calculated and compared them with the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR-TIRADS) result. RESULTS Two independent predictors of malignant nodules were identified by multivariate analysis: DWISIR (P = 0.007) and ADCmin (P < 0.001). The AUCs for multivariate prediction model, combined DWISIR and ADCmin thresholds model, combined DWISIR and ADCSIR thresholds model and ACR-TIRADS were 0.946 (0.896-0.996), 0.875 (0.759-0.991), 0.777 (0.648-0.907) and 0.722 (0.588-0.857). The combined DWISIR and ADCmin threshold model had the lowest unnecessary biopsy rate of 0%, compared with 56.3% for ACR-TIRADS. CONCLUSION Quantitative DWI demonstrated favorable malignant thyroid nodule diagnostic efficacy. The combined DWISIR and ADCmin thresholds model significantly reduced the unnecessary biopsy rate.
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- Tingting Zheng
- Department of Radiology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, No 170, Xinsong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201199, China
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- Department of Pathology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, No 170, Xinsong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201199, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, No 170, Xinsong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201199, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, No 170, Xinsong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201199, China
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- GE Healthcare, MR Research China, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Minhang Hospital, Fudan University, No 170, Xinsong Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201199, China.
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Wang F, Zhang L, Jiao J. Diagnostic value of multi-parameter MRI and colour B-ultrasound elastography in benign and malignant thyroid nodules. Technol Health Care 2022; 31:1065-1075. [PMID: 36617802 DOI: 10.3233/thc-220593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The early diagnosis of thyroid cancer depends on the popularisation and development of diagnostic imaging techniques and the continuous improvement of physician diagnosis. OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical value of multi-parameter magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and colour B-ultrasound elastography in thyroid nodules. METHODS The clinical and imaging data of 252 patients with thyroid nodules who were admitted to our hospital were collected. All patients underwent preoperative colour B-ultrasound elastography and MRI. The postoperative pathological results were the gold standard for diagnosing benign and malignant thyroid nodules. The accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of MRI, colour B-ultrasound elastography and their combination for diagnosing benign and malignant thyroid nodules were compared. RESULTS This study included 252 patients with 388 nodules. There were 169 patients with solitary nodules and 83 patients with multiple nodules. The maximum diameter of the thyroid nodules was 0.32-1.00 (0.75 ± 0.20) cm. The accuracy of MRI diagnosis (348/388) was 89.69%, the sensitivity was 92.98%, and the specificity was 65.22%. The diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of colour B-ultrasound elastography (332/388) were 85.57%, 88.30% and 65.22%, respectively. The accuracy rate of combined diagnosis (376/388) was 96.91%, the sensitivity was 98.25%, and the specificity was 86.96%, which was significantly higher than MRI and colour B-ultrasound elastography alone. The area under the curve (AUC) of MRI, colour B-ultrasound elastography and combined diagnosis were 0.768, 0.791 and 0.926, respectively. The AUC of the three diagnostic methods was > 0.7, indicating that the three diagnostic methods had good diagnostic value. The AUC for combined diagnosis was significantly higher than that of MRI and colour B-mode ultrasound elastography alone. CONCLUSION Combined ultrasound and MRI have high diagnostic accuracy and specificity for benign and malignant thyroid nodules. This diagnostic method can be applied in clinical practice.
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- Fan Wang
- Department of CT/MRI, Maanshan People's Hospital, Maanshan, Anhui, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Maanshan People's Hospital, Maanshan, Anhui, China
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- Department of Pathology, Maanshan People's Hospital, Maanshan, Anhui, China
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Monisha V, Rache Gowda N, Anil Kumar S. The Role of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Differentiating Benign From Malignant Thyroid Nodules: A Descriptive Observational Study. Cureus 2022; 14:e30493. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Jiang L, Zhang J, Chen J, Li Q, Liu W, Wu J, Liu D, Zhang J. rFOV-DWI and SMS-RESLOVE-DWI in patients with thyroid nodules: Comparison of image quality and apparent diffusion coefficient measurements. Magn Reson Imaging 2022; 91:62-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2022.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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de Camargo VMB, Ulbricht L, Coninck JCP, Ripka WL, Gamba HR. Thermography as an aid for the complementary diagnosis of nodules in the thyroid gland. Biomed Eng Online 2022; 21:41. [PMID: 35761269 PMCID: PMC9235134 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-022-01009-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Considering the estimate that thyroid cancer will become the fourth most prevalent type of tumor, improving its diagnosis is a necessity. The gold standard for evaluating thyroid nodules is ultrasound followed by biopsy. These tests, however, have limitations, especially in nodules smaller than 0.5 cm. Dynamic infrared thermography is an imaging method that does not require ionizing radiation or contrast injection. The aim of the study was to analyze the thermal behavior of thyroid nodules through infrared thermography using the cold stress protocol. Results The Wilcoxon test showed thermal differences between groups (control and healthy, p < 0.001). The difference in the thermal behavior of the nodular tissues was evidenced by the longitudinal analysis. When comparing the nodules, it was possible to verify that the beginnings of tissue heating is significant (p = 0.001). In addition, the variability analysis showed a “well” effect, which occurred in period t-1 (pre-cooling time) to period t = 3 (time three minutes). Benign nodules had a variation ratio of 1.81 compared to malignant nodules. Conclusion Benign nodules present a different thermal behavior than malignant nodules, and both present different behavior than normal tissue. For the analysis of nodules, the protocol used with cold stress, dynamic thermography and the inclusion of time t-1 were essential for the differentiation of nodules in the thyroid gland. Therefore, we recommend the continuance of these parameters for future studies. Methods Thirty-three individuals with nodules in the thyroid region and nine healthy individuals participated in this descriptive exploratory study. In total, 42 nodules were evaluated, 11 malignant and 31 benign. The region of interest was exposed to cold stress for 30 s. First, the image was captured before the cold stress and subsequently, the images were assessed every 30 s, over a 10-min time period after cold stress. The perfusion and the thermal behavior of the tissues were evaluated by longitudinal analysis based on the number of pixels in each time period. The statistical tests of Wilcoxon, F-Snedecor and longitudinal models would assist in data analysis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12938-022-01009-3.
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Shayganfar A, Azin N, Hashemi P, Ghanei AM, Hajiahmadi S. Diagnostic Accuracy of Multiple MRI Parameters in Dealing with Incidental Thyroid Nodules. SN COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL MEDICINE 2022; 4:228. [PMID: 36275123 PMCID: PMC9579554 DOI: 10.1007/s42399-022-01307-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Background Different MRI parameters have been studied for evaluating thyroid nodules. Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and T2 imaging sequences with considerable efficacy in evaluating soft tissue tumors merit further assessment for thyroid nodule investigation. Method We evaluated incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) reported on head and neck MRI studies. The T2 signal intensity (SI), T2 signal intensity ratio (SIR), Z value, and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of the thyroid nodule were obtained for every patient. The patients were referred to the radiology department for the thyroid nodule ultrasound study. Finally, 33 participants (37 thyroid nodules) who were scheduled for fine needle aspiration and cytology (FNAC) were enrolled. Regarding the FNAC results, the nodules were divided into malignant and benign groups. The two groups’ MRI parameters were compared using a two samples independent t test, and the cutoff values were estimated by analyzing the receiver operating characteristics plot. Results The T2 signal intensities, SIR, Z values, and ADC values were significantly higher in the benign group than malignant. The cutoff points of 230 (AUC = 0.759), 3.38 (AUC = 0.754), 37 (AUC = 0.759), and 1.73 (AUC = .690) were obtained for T2 values, SIR, Z values, and ADC values, respectively. Conclusion T2, SIR, Z, and ADC values are reliable for discriminating benign from malignant ITNs. However, further studies with a larger sample size are needed to provide more accurate mean values, identify outliers, and reduce confounding factors and bias.
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- Azin Shayganfar
- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Avenue, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Avenue, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Avenue, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Avenue, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Hezar Jerib Avenue, Isfahan, Iran
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Latif MA, El Rakhawy MM, Saleh MF. Diagnostic accuracy of B-mode ultrasound, ultrasound elastography and diffusion weighted MRI in differentiation of thyroid nodules (prospective study). THE EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s43055-021-00640-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background
The incidence of the thyroid nodules and its detection is increasing rapidly. The most precise method for diagnosis of the nodules of the thyroid is FNAC. But, about 10–20% of specimens of FNAC are indeterminate and non-diagnostic. Therefore, there is a demand for another diagnostic method for evaluating thyroid nodules. Thyroid ultrasound elastography may improve the ability to differentiate malignant from benign thyroid nodules. Few articles were published about the results of DW MRI in thyroid nodules, with its results confirmed that malignant nodules have lower mean ADC values than benign nodules. This study aims to investigate and compare the accuracy of B-mode ultrasound, ultrasound elastography and diffusion-weighted MRI in characterization of the nodules of the thyroid.
Results
The study included 56 patients with thyroid nodules (36 benign and 20 malignant). Thyroid ultrasound, ultrasound elastography and DWI were done for all patients. Ultrasound-guided FNA Cytological examination (as the gold standard) was done for 48 patients and surgical histopathology was done to 8 patients with non-diagnostic FNAC. The results showed: TIRADS score had sensitivity 90%, specificity 77.8% and accuracy of 82.14%. The elastography score had sensitivity 80%, specificity 88.9% and accuracy 85.7%. The use of the strain ratio had 80% sensitivity, 94.4% specificity and 89.3% accuracy. DWI and ADC value had 100% sensitivity and 94.4% specificity and the accuracy was 96.4% for differentiating malignant from benign thyroid nodules. Multi-parametric analysis by TIRADS and ADC had 100% accuracy.
Conclusion
Ultrasound elastography add valuable data over ultrasound TIRADS. But, diffusion weighted MRI and ADC value has more accuracy in differentiating malignant from benign thyroid nodules. The best performance was achieved by the combination of ACR-TIRADS and ADC value.
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Meyer HJ, Wienke A, Surov A. Discrimination between malignant and benign thyroid tumors by diffusion-weighted imaging - A systematic review and meta analysis. Magn Reson Imaging 2021; 84:41-57. [PMID: 34560233 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2021.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Magnetic resonance imaging is used to stage thyroid tumors. Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) can be used to reflect tumor microstructure. Our aim was to compare ADC values of malignant and benign thyroid lesions based on a large sample. METHODS MEDLINE library, EMBASE and SCOPUS databases were screened for the associations between ADC values and thyroid lesions up to August 2021. The primary endpoint of the systematic review were ADC values of benign and malignant thyroid lesions. In total, 29 studies were suitable for the analysis and were included into the present study. RESULTS The included studies comprised a total of 2137 lesions, 1118 (52.3%) benign and 1019 (47.7%) malignant lesions. The pooled mean ADC value of the benign thyroid lesions was 1.88 × 10-3 mm2/s [95% CI 1.77-2.0] and the pooled mean ADC value of malignant thyroid lesions was 1.15 × 10-3 mm2/s [95% CI 1.04-1.25]. CONCLUSIONS ADC can well discriminate benign and malignant thyroid tumors. Therefore, DWI should be implemented into the presurgical diagnostic work-up in clinical routine.
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- Hans-Jonas Meyer
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.
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- Institute of Medical Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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Li G, Jiang G, Mei Y, Gao P, Liu R, Jiang M, Zhao Y, Li M, Wu Y, Fu S, Liu M, Li L, Li W, Yan J. Applying Amide Proton Transfer-Weighted Imaging (APTWI) to Distinguish Papillary Thyroid Carcinomas and Predominantly Solid Adenomatous Nodules: Comparison With Diffusion-Weighted Imaging. Front Oncol 2020; 10:918. [PMID: 32637356 PMCID: PMC7317983 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2020.00918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: Amide proton transfer-weighted (ATPw) imaging is a novel MRI technique that has been used to identify benign and malignant tumors. The present study evaluated the role of APTw imaging in differentiating papillary thyroid carcinoma from predominantly solid adenomatous nodule. Methods: This study included 24 cases of solitary papillary thyroid carcinoma, and 20 cases of solid adenomatous nodules. Normal thyroid tissues were examined in 12 healthy subjects. The healthy subjects, eight cases of adenomatous nodule with cystic degeneration, and 12 cases of thyroid goiter, were only considered in the descriptive analysis, not included in our statistical analysis. The mean APTw value and the apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs) of papillary thyroid carcinoma and solid adenomatous nodule were compared via a Mann-Whitney U test and receiver operating characteristic (ROC)-curve analyses. Results: The adenomatous nodule (3.3 ± 1.3%) exhibited significantly higher APTw value (p < 0.05) than that of the papillary thyroid carcinoma (1.8 ± 0.7%). The optimal cut-off value of the mean APTw value in differentiating papillary thyroid carcinoma from adenomatous nodule was 3.15%, with a sensitivity of 60% and a specificity of 100%. The mean ADC of papillary thyroid carcinoma (1.2 ± 0.2 × 10−3 mm2/s) was significantly lower than that of adenomatous nodule (2.0 ± 0.4 × 10−3 mm2/s). The optimal cut-off value of the mean ADC was 1.35 × 10−3 mm2/s, with a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 75%. Based on the ROC-curve analysis of APT and ADC, the ADC showed a higher area under the curve (AUC) than that of APT (AUCAPT = 0.84, AUCADC = 0.95). Conclusion: APTw imaging may be as useful as DWI for the differentiation of papillary thyroid carcinoma from predominantly solid adenomatous nodule. Although the sensitivity of ADC was greater than that of APT, APT had greater specificity.
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- Guomin Li
- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.,The Department of Medical Imaging, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- The Department of Medical Imaging, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- The Department of Medical Imaging, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- The Department of Medical Imaging, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- The Department of Medical Imaging, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- The Department of Medical Imaging, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- The Department of Medical Imaging, Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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