Thyroid Ultrasound and Strain Elastography
At the private endocrinology practice of Dr. Anastasios Boniakos in Petroupoli, Athens, Greece, thyroid ultrasound examinations and Strain Elastography are performed as part of the diagnostic assessment and follow-up of thyroid disorders.

Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid ultrasound is a painless, non-invasive imaging examination that does not involve ionizing radiation. It allows detailed assessment of the thyroid gland's size and structure, as well as the detection and characterization of thyroid nodules.

Thyroid nodules are evaluated using internationally recognized ultrasound criteria, including the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR TI-RADS). This classification system helps assess the risk of malignancy and determine whether a nodule requires ultrasound follow-up or further investigation, including fine-needle aspiration (FNA), when indicated.

Thyroid Strain Elastography
Strain Elastography is a complementary ultrasound technique that evaluates tissue deformation in response to gentle mechanical compression. By assessing the relative elasticity of tissues, it provides additional information about the stiffness of thyroid nodules.

In selected cases, Strain Elastography may contribute to a more comprehensive assessment of thyroid nodules when interpreted alongside conventional ultrasound findings.

Strain Elastography does not replace ACR TI-RADS classification or fine-needle aspiration (FNA) when clinically indicated. Its findings are interpreted in conjunction with the patient's medical history, clinical examination and other diagnostic results.

Combining a comprehensive endocrinological assessment with thyroid ultrasound and Strain Elastography supports an individualized approach to the investigation and monitoring of thyroid nodules.

Ultrasound Equipment
The practice is equipped with the GE HealthCare LOGIQ P9 ultrasound system, used for detailed imaging of the thyroid gland and assessment of thyroid nodules.

Where clinically appropriate, conventional thyroid ultrasound is complemented by Strain Elastography, which provides additional information about the relative stiffness of thyroid tissues.

These findings are interpreted alongside the morphological characteristics of thyroid nodules, using established assessment systems such as ACR TI-RADS, and the patient's overall clinical findings.