title: RE: Role of Duplex Doppler US for thyroid nodules: looking for the "sword" sign.
abstract: Duplex Doppler US may be useful for the detection of thyroid malignancies that show either anarchic winding or penetrating "sword like" neoangiogenic vessels. It may be helpful in selecting nodules that should undergo fine needle aspiration biopsy.
authors: Alexis
authors: A
authors: Lacout
authors: Pierre Yves
authors: PY
authors: Marcy
authors: Juliette
authors: J
authors: Thariat
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