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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2024

A Study to Evaluate TIRADS Scoring in the Management of Thyroid Nodules.

Priti Kalani, Angshuman Dutta, Jitendra Tiwari, Shiv Kumar, Sanjay Kumar

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Priti KalaniENT Specialist, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, India.
Angshuman DuttaCommand Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, India.
Jitendra TiwariGraded Specialist Pathology, Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, India.
Shiv KumarGraded Specialist Pathology, Command Hospital Western Command, Chandimandir, Panchkula, India.
Sanjay KumarDepartment of ENT, Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore, Bangalore, 560007 India.

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introductionThyroid nodules pose a frequent clinical dilemma, requiring the use of precise and expedient diagnostic methods. The effectiveness of the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) in relation to histopathology, which is considered the standard method, continues to be a prominent area of investigation. TIRADS provides a systematic evaluation based on ultrasound imaging. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) in the assessment of thyroid nodules, in comparison with histopathological findings.

methodsA retrospective design was employed to analyze data obtained from a sample of 100 patients, ranging in age from 19 to 82 years. The main objective of the study was to assess ultrasonography (USG) findings using the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) as the major outcome measure. The secondary outcome measure was based on histological evaluations. Multiple statistical tests were utilized, such as linear regression and the kappa statistic.

resultsThe outcomes of this study indicate a significant association between TIRADS and histopathology results, particularly in the higher risk groups. The study findings indicate that the diagnostic value of TIRADS III, IV, and V is supported by the respective malignancy risks of 4.1%, 90%, and 100%.

conclusionThe appropriate utilization of TIRADS can function as a dependable first method for evaluating thyroid nodules, although it is essential to supplement this approach with histological examinations in order to obtain a thorough understanding.

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Diagnostic efficacyHistopathologyMalignancy riskThyroid nodulesTIRADSUltrasound

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PMCPMC11306822

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