Sensitivities of modalities for thyroid nodules

(−: not used, + number proportional to the availability of the modality)

・ Direct graphs

・ Physical examination

・ CT

・ MRI

・ Scintigraphy

・ US

・ Fine needle biopsy

・ Excisional biopsy

・ −

・ ++

・ +

・ +++

・ ++

・ ++++

・ +++++

・ ++++++