RISK STRATIFICATION OF THYROID NODULES - COMPARITIVE STUDY BETWEEN TI-RADS, CYTOLOGY, AND HISTOPATHOLOGY.

Abstract

Background: thyroid nodule is defined as a lesion that is distinct and may be differentiated from 
the surrounding thyroid parenchyma by clinical examination, Ultrasound or other sensitive 
imaging modalities. 1 It may be solitary or multiple nodular goitres. A nodule can be solid, or 
cystic and may or may not be functional. The prevalence rates are highly dependent on the 
method of identification. The purpose of the current research is to evaluate the reliability of 
TIRADS in determining the malignancy in the thyroid nodule so that invasive cytology and surgery 
can be avoided in the low-risk group.