ACR TI-RADS in a nutshell: A case report

Abstract

Thyroid nodules are very common and often deceptive in their appearance.Deciding whether the nodule requires biopsy, fine needle aspiration or just follow up will be difficult without using standard guidelines.The American College of Radiology-Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data Systems was published in 2017.It is entirely based on ultrasound imaging and allows a risk-based classification of thyroid nodules.In addition of estimating the risk of the lesion being malignant, it also determines the further course of action, like biopsy, fine needle aspiration or follow up.