Role of CT and MRI in the preoperative evaluation of thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer

Abstract

In the preoperative evaluation of the patients with thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer, we aimed to review the basics for the acquisition and interpretation of CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and to describe imaging checklists that radiologists should know about. Familiarity with CT and MRI checklists in the preoperative evaluation of thyroid cancer may help surgeons in treatment planning and patient management.