ArticleEuropean radiology2021
The value of the Demetics ultrasound-assisted diagnosis system in the differential diagnosis of benign from malignant thyroid nodules and analysis of the influencing factors.
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Abstract
objectivesTo evaluate the value of Demetics and to explore whether Demetics can help radiologists with varying years of experience in the differential diagnosis of benign from malignant thyroid nodules.
methodsThe clinical application value of Demetics was assessed by comparing the diagnostic accuracy of radiologists before and after applying Demetics. This retrospective analysis included 284 thyroid nodules that underwent pathological examinations. Two different combined methods were applied. Using method 1: the original TI-RADS classification was forcibly upgraded or downgraded by one level when Demetics classified the thyroid nodules as malignant or benign. Using method 2: the TI-RADS and benign or malignant classification of the thyroid nodules were flexibly adjusted after the physician learned the Demetics' results.
resultsDemetics exhibited a higher sensitivity than did junior radiologist 1 (p
conclusionDemetics exhibited high sensitivity and accuracy in the differential diagnosis of benign from malignant thyroid nodules. Demetics could improve the diagnostic accuracy of junior radiologists. KEY POINTS: • Demetics exhibited a high sensitivity and accuracy in the differential diagnosis of benign from malignant thyroid nodules. • Demetics could improve the diagnostic accuracy of junior radiologists in the differential diagnosis of benign from malignant thyroid nodules. • Factors influencing the diagnostic results of Demetics include the sonographic signs (echogenicity and echogenic foci), contrast of the image, and nodule size.
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