Analysis of Malignant Thyroid Nodules That Do Not Meet ACR TI-RADS Criteria for Fine-Needle Aspiration
William D. Middleton, Sharlene A. Teefey, Franklin N. Tessler, Jenny K. Hoang, Carl C. Reading, Jill E. Langer, Michael D. Beland, Margaret M. Szabunio, Terry S. Desser
Abstract
With use of the ACR TI-RADS, most malignant nodules that would not be biopsied would undergo US follow-up, would be smaller than 1 cm, or would both undergo US follow-up and be smaller than 1 cm. Adjusting size thresholds to decrease the number of missed malignant nodules that are 1 cm or larger would result in a substantial increase in the number of benign nodules undergoing follow-up.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineThyroid nodulesFine-needle aspirationThyroidRadiologyGeneral surgeryNuclear medicineBiopsyInternal medicineThyroid Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentSalivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and TreatmentHead and Neck Anomalies