Primary Imaging Test and Appropriate Biopsy Methods for Thyroid Nodules: Guidelines by Korean Society of Radiology and National Evidence-Based Healthcare Collaborating Agency.
10.3348/kjr.2018.19.4.623
- Author:
Eun Ju HA
1
;
Hyun Kyung LIM
;
Jung Hyun YOON
;
Jung Hwan BAEK
;
Kyung Hyun DO
;
Miyoung CHOI
;
Jin A CHOI
;
Min LEE
;
Dong Gyu NA
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon 16499, Korea.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Thyroid nodule;
Ultrasound;
Guideline;
Fine-needle aspiration;
Diagnosis;
Recommendation
- MeSH:
Biopsy*;
Biopsy, Fine-Needle;
Cooperative Behavior;
Diagnosis;
Evidence-Based Practice*;
Humans;
Methods*;
Neck;
Research Design;
Thyroid Gland*;
Thyroid Nodule*;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2018;19(4):623-631
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The Korean Society of Radiology and the National Evidence-based Healthcare Collaborating Agency developed guidelines for primary imaging tests and appropriate biopsy methods for thyroid nodules. These guidelines were developed using an adaptation process by collaboration between the development committee and the working group. The development committee, composed of research methodology experts, established the overall plan and provided support about methodological strategies. The working group, composed of radiologist experts in thyroid imaging, wrote the proposals. The guidelines recommend neck ultrasound (US) as a first-line imaging modality for the diagnosis of thyroid nodules in patients with suspected nodules, and US-guided fine-needle aspiration as a primary method for histologic examination of thyroid nodules.
