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ArticlePolish journal of radiology2024

Assessment of thyroid nodule risk stratification knowledge and utilization among Polish physicians: a pilot study.

Lukasz Janicki, Agastya Patel, Tomasz Nowicki, Andrzej Hellmann

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Lukasz JanickiDepartment of Surgical Oncology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
Agastya PatelRegional Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgical Unit, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Tomasz Nowicki2 Department of Radiology, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.
Andrzej HellmannDepartment of General, Endocrine, and Transplant Surgery, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland.

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Purpose: Ultrasonography is the primary diagnostic tool for evaluating thyroid nodules. The Thyroid Imaging Reporting & Data System (TIRADS) aims to standardise assessment and reduce fine-needle aspiration biopsies through risk stratification. This pilot study examined knowledge and utilisation of TIRADS among Polish physicians, their perception of the usefulness of TIRADS application and the extent of knowledge of individual nodule features included. Material and methods: An internet-based questionnaire about TIRADS use in clinical practice was sent out to Polish Ultrasound Society members. Information on the responder's experience with thyroid ultrasound and knowledge and use of TIRADS was assessed and analysed. Results: Out of 159 physicians, 66.6% did not use TIRADS despite 43.4% being aware of its existence. EU-TIRADS was the most commonly adopted classification (50.9%). Participants who adopted TIRADS were younger ( Conclusions: TIRADS utilization among Polish clinicians is limited, despite awareness of the classification's existence. Knowledge of TIRADS components and the purpose of its application among users is satisfactory. Further training and TIRADS adoption should be encouraged, especially in the light of the recent EU-TIRADS-PL guidelines recommended by the Polish Scientific Societies.

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fine-needle aspiration biopsythyroid cancerthyroid nodulesTIRADSultrasonography

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PMCPMC11538906

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