A case of mixed-pattern calcifications in multinodular goiter associated with a benign diagnosis

Abstract

Highlights Calcified nodules in a goiter are often found when performing an ultrasound of the neck. Analysis of different calcification patterns could contribute to discriminating between nodules. Mixed pattern calcifications is not so frequent and not interpreted. We believe that a better radiologic evaluation setting of thyroid nodules needs to be performed.

Characterization through scanning electron microscopy and μFourier transform infrared spectroscopy of microcalcifications present in fine needle aspiration smears

“…Thyroid nodules [2][3][4][5][6][7] as well as thyroid calcifications [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] are observed for different thyroid pathologies. Recently, we have conducted two physicochemical investigations on thyroid macrocalcifications for patients corresponding to Grave's disease, papillary carcinoma, benign nodules, multinodular goitre [15,16].…”