Thyroid cancer is the most common type of endocrine cancer. In 2009, there were approximately 37,200 cases newly diagnosed. Sonography is becoming the modality of choice to evaluate the neck preoperatively and postoperatively. Accurate scanning and evaluation is essential for proper diagnosis, surgical approach, and staging.
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