Utility of classification with US elastography in groups I, II, and III, according to benign or malignant suspicion obtained by consensus: correlation with pathologic results (reference standard)
| Classification of Nodules with US Elastography by Consensus | Malignant Nodules | Benign Nodules | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type I: suspicious for benignity (n = 39) | 0 | 39 | .001 |
| Type II: indeterminate (n = 51) | 5 | 46 | |
| Type III: suspicious for malignancy (n = 16) | 5 | 11 |