Publications by authors named "Debanu De"
Background: The incidence of thyroid cancer has been increasing worldwide. Thyroid imaging reporting and data system (TIRADS) has been proposed for risk stratification of thyroid nodules to improve categorical management. Fine needle aspiration cytology based on Bethesda system for reporting of thyroid cytopathology (BSRTC) plays a fundamental role in the evaluation of thyroid nodule microscopically.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- High resolution ultrasonography (USG) is used to evaluate thyroid nodules, with the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) providing risk classification that guides further testing like fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).
- The study observed 137 euthyroid nodules, comparing USG findings and FNAC results to surgical biopsy outcomes, revealing that FNAC is more specific for diagnosing malignancy (90% specificity) compared to TIRADS.
- Key features from USG, such as micro-calcifications, irregular margins, and shape, were identified as highly sensitive and specific indicators of malignancy, although some benign cases could still show suspicious USG features.