Is ultrasound sensitivity for thyroid malignancy increased by real-time elastography : a prospective multicenter study?
RTE is a valuable tool for detecting malignant thyroid lesions with a sensitivity similar to traditional US and CFD features. By adding RTE evaluation, the sensitivity for malignancy of US findings is markedly increased and the selection of nodules that do not need cytology is made more reliable.
Our findings suggest that family communication impacts HRQOL among Asian-American BCS. Our results show that while there are commonalities in family characteristics among Asian-Americans, specific ethnic variations also exist. Therefore, specific cultural and familial contexts should be assessed to better inform interventions to enhance family communication strategies and improve HRQOL.