Risk Stratification in Multinodular Goiter: A Retrospective Review of Sonographic Features, Histopathological Results, and Cancer Risk

In the management of thyroid nodules, although the potential for malignancy exists, there is also the potential for overtreatment of subclinical disease. Although the TI-RADS (Thyroid Imaging-Reporting and Data System) system outlines a risk stratification score based on suspicious ultrasound findings, it has not been universally accepted. Many TI-RADS 2 or 3 patients proceed to fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), potentially unnecessarily. The aim of the study was to identify whether lesions within a multinodular goiter (MNG) without suspicious features can be followed with ultrasound rather than biopsied as is recommended for single nodules.

Source: Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal - August 22, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Brendan S. Kelly, Pradeep Govender, Michael Jeffers, John Kinsella, James Gibney, Mark Sherlock, William C. Torreggiani Tags: Ultrasonography / Échographie Source Type: research