Abstract:Aim: This study aims to determine the reference vascularization index (VI) values for the thyroid gland in healthy children and adolescents using Super microvascular imaging (SMI). It was also investigated that the correlation between thyroid vascularity and thyroid lobe volumes, age, sex, weight, height, and body mass index (BMI). Material and Methods: One hundred and twenty-four children and adolescents without a thyroid gland and systemic disease, and medical history affecting the thyroid gland were include… Show more
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