Retrospective Cohort Study of 1947 Thyroid Nodules: A Comparison of the 2017 American College of Radiology TI-RADS and the 2015 American Thyroid Association Classifications
Amit G. Pandya, Elaine M. Caoili, Farah Jawad-Makki, Ashish P. Wasnik, Prasad R. Shankar, Ron Bude, Megan R. Haymart, Matthew S. Davenport
Abstract
The 2017 ACR TI-RADS and 2015 ATA classifications have similar diagnostic accuracies and interrater agreement, but TI-RADS results in fewer nodules being recommended for immediate FNAs and more nodules being recommended for imaging surveillance.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRetrospective cohort studyThyroid nodulesThyroidCohortCohort studyRadiologyGeneral surgeryInternal medicineThyroid Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentHead and Neck AnomaliesRadiology practices and education