Endocrine Abstracts

The detection and characterization of PTC are based on the evaluation of specific ultrasonographic features of thyroid nodes. However, there is limited data regarding diagnostics without typical malignant-appearing nodules. We report a very rare case of PTC in underlying chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis ultrasonographically manifested with diffuse microcalcification without focal mass. A 22-year-old woman visited our institution complaining of weight loss, general weakness, and...

Introduction: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is the most accurate diagnostic approach for determining thyroid nodule malignancy. Most nodules are benign, therefore, only suspicious ones require FNA. In 2017 American College of Radiology proposed a scoring system – Thyroid Imaging, Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) for identifying clinically significant malignancies. Whether a nodule requires FNA depends on various criteria, one of which is the size. The aim of this study ...