Abstract
Article: The Efficacy of ACR TI-RADS in the Management of Suspected Thyroid Nodules and Its Correlation With the Bethesda Scoring System
Authors: Emrah Karatay, MD, Mirkhalig Javadov, MD, and Kinyas Kartal, MD
Category: Abdomen [AB]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “The Efficacy of ACR TI-RADS in the Management of Suspected Thyroid Nodules and Its Correlation With the Bethesda Scoring System,” you will be able to:
Discuss the American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR TI-RADS) classification
Discuss benign vs malignant ultrasound characteristics of thyroid nodules
Discuss overview of thyroid nodule workup and biopsy
In the general population, what percent of thyroid nodules are classified as benign? 35% 55% 75% 95%
What is the risk of malignancy in pure cystic nodules? <1% <3% <5% <7%
What was the most common type of malignancy found in this study? Follicular Papillary Medullary Anaplastic
Which ultrasound feature would be suspicious for malignancy? Microcalcifications Wider than tall Hyperechoic Cystic
Which ACR TI-RADS classification is considered highly suspicious for malignancy? TR 2 TR 3 TR 4 TR 5