Examinando por Autor "Benavides Naranjo, María Fernanda"
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- ÍtemAcceso AbiertoMétodos diagnósticos por imagen en patología nodular tiroidea. Revisión Sistemática(Universidad Católica de Cuenca., 2024) Benavides Naranjo, María Fernanda; Vázquez Calle , Martha Narciza; 0302802897Thyroid nodules are cystic or solid lumps that are usually asymptomatic; their diagnosis in most cases has been incidental to pathologies outside the thyroid gland; thus, it is necessary to investigate this issue to provide knowledge on imaging studies such as ultrasound; it is the most used method because it has high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis. In contrast, CT and MRI tests enable the assessment of the extent of the lesions. Objective: To describe the diagnostic imaging methods used in thyroid nodular pathology through a systematic review with information from updated scientific databases. Method: A systematic review of a qualitative, descriptive design was conducted, utilizing a founded theory approach. It will involve a bibliographic review of current documented databases on diagnostic methods in nodular thyroid pathology. Keywords and their combinations will be used to locate the literature documents. Results: Thirteen articles that met the selection criteria were analyzed, indicating that the imaging studies employed to diagnose thyroid nodules are mainly ultrasound. Discussion: The primary imaging study for diagnosing thyroid nodules is ultrasound since it has multiple benefits such as easy access, simple method, noninvasive procedure, high sensitivity, and specificity. Keywords: thyroid nodule, thyroid ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, thyroid ultrasound