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Revista ORL
On-line version ISSN 2444-7986
Abstract
ALONSO-TORRES, Ana et al. Thyroid ultrasound examination performed by non-radiologist physicians: systematic approach, procedure and interpretation. Rev. ORL [online]. 2022, vol.13, n.2, pp.137-146. Epub Nov 21, 2022. ISSN 2444-7986. https://dx.doi.org/10.14201/orl.27476.
Introduction:
In the past few years, many non-radiologist physicians have developed interest in thyroid ultrasonography (US). In this paper, as diagnostic imaging experts, we would like to assess the starting points that these non-radiologists should bear in mind before facing the challenge of including US in their daily clinical practice.
Material and methods:
We made a systematic narrative review with bibliographic research on Pubmed. We consulted documents on websites from medical imaging societies such as Sociedad Española de Ultrasonidos (SEUS) and the American College of Radiology.
Discussion:
We've treated some key topics. First, we've described how the US process should be carried out in a broader sense. Then, we've address some basic technical aspects that should be mastered. Finally, we've focussed on imaging interpretation. We've described a sytematic approach of the thyroid gland US examination, and we've briefly discussed the most common thyroid diseases: the thyroid nodule under the TIRADS system perspective, and diffuse thyroid disease.
Conclusions:
US is nowadays an available imaging technique for non-radiologists, such as the ENT surgeon. However, it's important to rely on training programmes and to perform it rigorously, with appropriate imaging archiving and reporting. ACR-TIRADS system is useful to assess thyroid nodules because it allows us to systematize the decision-making process. US is also useful to detect diffuse thyroid disease.
Keywords : ultrasonography; Report; thyroid imaging; thyroid nodule; thyroid neoplasms; thyroiditis.