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Standardized Imaging and Reporting for Thyroid Ultrasound: Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement and Recommendation

  • Min Kyoung Lee (Department of Radiology, Yeoido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Dong Gyu Na (Department of Radiology, Gangneung Asan Hospital, Ulsan University College of Medicine) ;
  • Leehi Joo (Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital) ;
  • Ji Ye Lee (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Eun Ju Ha (Department of Radiology, Ajou University Hospital, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Ji-Hoon Kim (Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • So Lyung Jung (Department of Radiology, Yeoido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Jung Hwan Baek (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center)
  • Received : 2022.11.14
  • Accepted : 2022.11.18
  • Published : 2023.01.01
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Abstract

Ultrasonography (US) is a primary imaging modality for diagnosing nodular thyroid disease and has an essential role in identifying the most appropriate management strategy for patients with nodular thyroid disease. Standardized imaging techniques and reporting formats for thyroid US are necessary. For this purpose, the Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology (KSThR) organized a task force in June 2021 and developed recommendations for standardized imaging technique and reporting format, based on the 2021 KSThR consensus statement and recommendations for US-based diagnosis and management of thyroid nodules. The goal was to achieve an expert consensus applicable to clinical practice.

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This study was supported by a grant by 2020 Clinical Practice Guideline Research Fund by Korean Society of Radiology & Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology.

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