A model based on Chinese thyroid imaging reporting and data systems for predicting Bethesda III/IV thyroid nodules.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the performance of a model based on Chinese Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems (C-TIRADS), clinical characteristics, and other ultrasound characteristics for the prediction of Bethesda III/IV thyroid nodules before fine needle aspiration (FNA).

Materials and methods

A total of 855 thyroid nodules from 810 patients were included. All nodules underwent ultrasound examination before FNA. All nodules were categorized according to the C-TIRADS criteria and classified into two groups, Bethesda III/IV and non-III/IV thyroid nodules, using cytologic diagnosis as the gold standard. The clinical and ultrasonographic characteristics of the nodules in the two groups were compared, and independent predictors of Bethesda III/IV nodules were d

SUBMITTER: Wei A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11911163 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature