Diagnostic value of greyscale ultrasound combined with superb microvascular imaging in thyroid nodules: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Superb microvascular imaging (SMI) is an advanced form of Doppler flow imaging which has advantages in tiny vessels and low-speed flow. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of combining greyscale ultrasound (US) with SMI in differentiating between benign and malignant thyroid nodules.

Methods

A search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science for relevant studies published till 25 October 2023 that investigated the combined use of greyscale US and SMI to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules. A subgroup analysis was performed on the basis of different SMI diagnostic criteria for malignant thyroid nodules. The Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) was used for quali

SUBMITTER: Li W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744117 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature