Sonographic diagnosis of thyroid cancer with support of AI

Thyroid ultrasonography is an important element of clinical thyroid diagnostics. Unfortunately, the results of this technique can vary based on the skill and experience of the operator. A new study suggests that assessment of ultrasound images using artificial intelligence has similar sensitivity and improved specificity compared with the judgement of experienced radiologists.

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