Computer-aided diagnosis system for thyroid nodules on ultrasonography: diagnostic performance and reproducibility based on the experience level of operators

To evaluate the diagnostic performance and reproducibility of a computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) system for thyroid cancer diagnosis using ultrasonography (US) based on the operator’s experience. Between July 2016 and October 2016, 76 consecutive patients with 100 thyroid nodules (≥ 1.0 cm) were prospectively included. An experienced radiologist performed the US examinations with a real-time CAD system integrated into the US machine, and three...