J Korean Thyroid Assoc.  2013 Nov;6(2):106-109. 10.11106/jkta.2013.6.2.106.

Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS)

• Kwak JY

• KMID: 1845381
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11106/jkta.2013.6.2.106

Abstract

Ultrasound (US) is the best diagnostic choice for thyroid nodules. Recently, the thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TIRADS) has been developed for risk stratification of thyroid nodules using various US features, similar to Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) for evaluating breast lesions. The reporting system can allow effective communication between the reporting doctors, such as radiologists, cytologists, and clinicians using standardization and simplification of the reports. In this review, I discuss several TIRADS systems developed.

Keyword

Thyroid nodule; Ultrasonography; TIRADS; Fine needle aspiration

MeSH Terms

Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Breast
Information Systems*
Thyroid Gland*
Thyroid Nodule
Ultrasonography

Figure

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  Fig. 1. An inappropriate interpretation report of mammography.

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  Fig. 2. Appropriate interpretation report of thyroid FNA with additional management.

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