Diffuse thyroid disease (DTD) encompasses a spectrum of thyroid disorders, including autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). The association between HT and thyroid carcinoma remains controversial. Particularly in children, a robust, large-scale investigation is lacking, and the nature of this potential correlation and outcomes remains poorly elucidated. The aim of this study is to evaluate the US features of the thyroid gland and cervical lymph nodes, the clinical characteristics and outcomes of pediatric patients with DTD and thyroid carcinoma (TC). Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026

Authors: Oliva Vanesa, Daneman Alan, Alsakran Sulaiman, Amirabadi Afsaneh, Carpio Olga, Wasserman Jonathan, Martinez-rios Claudia

Keywords: Ultrasound, Cancer, Neck