Fine needle aspiration biopsy indications for thyroid nodules: compare a point-based risk stratification system with a pattern-based risk stratification system

ConclusionsACR TI-RADS was more accurate than ATA guidelines for differentiating malignant thyroid nodules from benign nodules and more reliable than ATA guidelines for recommending thyroid nodules for FNAB.Key Points•Malignant risk of thyroid nodules can be stratified by ultrasound.• American College of Radiology guidelines were more accurate for differentiating malignant thyroid nodules from benign nodules.• American College of Radiology guidelines were more reliable for recommending thyroid nodules for biopsy.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research