Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS)

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J Korean Thyroid Assoc. 2013 Nov;6(2):106-109. Korean. Published online November 30, 2013. https://doi.org/10.11106/jkta.2013.6.2.106
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Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS)
Jin Young Kwak
Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Correspondence: Jin Young Kwak, MD, PhD, Department of Radiology, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-752, Korea. Tel: 82-2-2228-7400, Fax: 82-2-393-3035, Email: docjin@yuhs.ac

Received April 08, 2013; Revised September 17, 2013; Accepted September 24, 2013.
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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.


Keywords: Thyroid nodule; Ultrasonography; TIRADS; Fine needle aspiration

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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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	Table 1 Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS)
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