Accuracy of thyroid nodule sonography for the detection of thyroid cancer in children: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

The aim of the study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the diagnostic accuracy of different thyroid US features in detecting thyroid cancer in children. Thyroid US features are not highly accurate predictors of benign or malignant aetiology of thyroid nodules in children.

Internal calcification may predict malignancy, and cystic appearance may suggest benign aetiology.

Keywords

• thyroid nodule
• thyroid sonography
• thyroid cancer