Objective To explore the value of the sonoelastography area ratio and Itoh scoring system to the differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules.Methods The sonoelastography area ratio and Itoh scoring system were used to exam 31 thyroid nodules in 23 patients,taking the histopathological results as golden standard.The accuracy,sensitivity and specificity of sonoelastography area ratio and Itoh scoring system for benign and malignant thyroid nodules were compared.Results Histopathological results confirmed 22 ben...