Correlation Between TI-RADS and Bethesda Classification in Predicting Pediatric Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

Researchers have conducted a study to evaluate the relationship between Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) and Bethesda classification in predicting papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in children. The study, led by Shaunak N. Amin and his team at the University of Washington, analyzed 157 pediatric patients who underwent thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA) and ultrasound between 2012 and 2024. The study aimed to compare the predictive accuracy of TI-RADS and Bethesda classification in identifying high-risk patients for PTC.

Key Takeaways:

• The study found a significant correlation between TI-RADS and Bethesda classification in predicting pediatric PTC, with a Spearman's rank correlation coefficient of 0.41 (P