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ea0049ep1413 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017

Is thyroid imaging reporting and data system useful in prediction of malignancy in thyroid nodules with persistent nondiagnostic cytology?

Baser Husniye , Topaloglu Oya , Faki Sevgul , Alkan Afra , Omer Yazicioglu Mustafa , Tatli Dogan Hayriye , Ersoy Reyhan , Cakir Bekir

Introduction: Although malignancy rate is low in thyroid nodules with nondiagnostic (ND) cytology, it is reported as higher in persistent ND nodules. We aimed to determine the role of ultrasonography (US) features and Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) in the prediction of malignancy in patients with persistent ND cytology.Methods: 246 patients who underwent thyroidectomy with an indication of at least two ND cytologies were included in t...