Korean Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
- Author:
Eun Ju HA
1
;
Dong Gyu NA
;
Jung Hwan BAEK
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology 2021;22(9):1569-1578
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The Korean Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (K-TIRADS) is an ultrasound-based risk stratification system for thyroid nodules that has been widely applied for the diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules since 2016. This review article provides an overview of the use of the K-TIRADS compared with other risk stratification systems. Moreover, this review describes the challenges in the clinical application of the K-TIRADS, as well as future development directions toward the personalized management of patients with thyroid nodules.
