AI tool could reduce unnecessary thyroid biopsies
The algorithm achieved a sensitivity comparable to that of fine-needle aspiration biopsy, researchers say
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A machine-learning algorithm that analyses thyroid-nodule ultrasound images can correctly identify cancer as accurately as a thyroid biopsy with fine-needle aspiration, a study shows.
US clinicians say their AI tool could help endocrinologists and radiologists in choosing which thyroid nodules should undergo biopsy, especially those who may not review a large volume of thyroid ultrasounds.