CT Diagnosis of Follicular Thyroid Adenoma / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the CT manifestations of follicular thyroid adenoma.Methods CT manifestations of follicular thyroid adenoma proved by operation and pathology in 19 cases were analyzed retrospectively.Results Of 19 cases,5 cases were male and 14 cases were female,the average age was 36.6 years old.There were single focus in 17 and multiple focus in 2.All lesions were round or round-like.The lesions were homogeneous low density with smooth clear edges on plain CT scans.2 cases showed calcification in tumor.All cases had slight enhancement on contrast-enhanced CT scans.Conclusion CT manifestations of follicular thyroid adenoma are mostly typical which appear round or round-like,with clear smooth edges and most of which can be correctly diagnosed.