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  • Title: Xeroradiography of the thyroid.
    Author: Kasai N, Tsuya A.
    Journal: Radiology; 1981 Nov; 141(2):439-42. PubMed ID: 7291570.
    Abstract:
    In a study of 726 patients, xeroradiography of the thyroid using a modified oblique projection was found to be superior to conventional soft-tissue radiography in detecting calcification in thyroid tumors because of edge enhancement. This facilitated a diagnosis of carcinoma in 75% of 68 primary tumors and 55% of 33 recurrent lesions. When other diagnostic criteria were included, the level of accuracy was 85% for primary tumors and 79% for recurrences. Examination with 131I was positive in 57 primary tumors (83%) and 4 recurrences (12%). The authors recommend routine combination of the two methods.
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