title: Imaging of the thyroid gland.
abstract: Incidental and symptomatic pathology of the thyroid gland is common in the community. Although technological advances have led to the development and improvement of imaging modalities, ultrasound remains the primary diagnostic tool. In this article, the authors examine the role of imaging and its recent advances in the management of thyroid cancer.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia. akhalessi@me.com
authors.forename: Amiral
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khalessi
authors.forename: Kim-Chi
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Phan-Thien
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D016606:Thyroid Nodule / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy