ArticleInternational journal of endocrinology2026
Diagnostic and Monitoring Value of 2D Shear Wave Elastography in Subacute Thyroiditis: A Prospective Case-Control Study.
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Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the applicability of different shear wave elastography (SWE) methods in the diagnosis, differentiation, and monitoring of subacute thyroiditis (SAT). Methods: This prospective study included 26 patients diagnosed with SAT and 40 healthy controls. All participants underwent conventional B-mode ultrasonography followed by two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE), using a 4-15 MHz linear transducer (Aixplorer, Supersonic Imagine, France). Thyroid stiffness was assessed in kilopascals (kPa) and evaluated at diagnosis, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks. Statistical analysis included Results: Baseline thyroid stiffness in SAT patients was significantly higher than in controls (127.25 ± 54.06 kPa vs. 19.5 ± 7.1 kPa; Conclusions: 2D-SWE showed promising performance as a quantitative imaging biomarker for evaluating and monitoring SAT in this exploratory cohort. It provides valuable quantitative data on tissue stiffness, complementing conventional ultrasound and aiding clinical decision-making during follow-up.
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