Head and Neck Imaging

Study on the Influential Factors of CT Features in Thyroid Nodule*

Author:DU Shi-lin, DONG Zhi-hui, XU Ling-yan

affiliation:Department of Image, Luoyang Center Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Luoyang 471009, Henan Province, China

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Abstract

Objective To discuss the influential factors of CT features in thyroid nodule. Methods 69 patients with thyroid nodules diagnosed by pathology from Jun 2014 to Sep 2015 in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. The CT features of benign and malignant nodules were recorded and compared by using multiple-factor analysis. Results 84 nodules were found in 69 patients with thyroid nodules, including 59 benign and 25 malignant nodules. There were significant differences in the number, shape, border, calcification, enhancement characteristics and periglandular Invasion(P<0.05). The border, calcification, enhancement characteristics and periglandular invasion were significant features by using Logistic regression analysis. Conclusion The CT features of thyroid nodule has certain characteristic. Analyzing its CT signs carefully and combined with clinical closely, to reduce the risk of misdiagnosis.

【Keyword】 CT Features; Thyroid Nodules; Influential Factors

【Chart number】R581;R445.3

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】 10.3969/j.issn.1672- 5131.2018.02.043