Evaluation and application of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System for improved malignancy detection in paediatric thyroid nodules.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) is a widely used method for the management of adult thyroid nodules. However, its use in paediatric patients is controversial because adult fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) recommendations may lead to delayed diagnoses of cancer in children. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the performance of TI-RADS in paediatric thyroid nodules and to tailor FNAB recommendations for children.

Methods

Consecutive surgically resected paediatric thyroid nodules from two tertiary care centres between 2003 and 2021 were reviewed. Ultrasounds were blindly scored by radiologists according to TI-RADS. Management recommendations based on TI-RADS were evaluated. Various modelling methodol

SUBMITTER: Ortega CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11649152 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature