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Evaluating Malignancy in Pediatric Thyroid Nodules: The Effectiveness of the Bethesda System and TIRADS

Gazek Natalia , Suarez Mozo Melissa , Celeste Mattone Maria , Santana Olivares Jesus , Ciaccio Marta , Dujovne Noelia

Introduction: The risk of malignancy of pediatric thyroid nodules is determined according to the Bethesda System. Biopsy is performed by fine needle aspiration (FNA) based on ultrasonography (US) patterns. To identify suspicious nodules in adults, the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) is widely used; however, its use in pediatrics is less common.Aim: To analyze the usefulness of the Bethesda system and ...