- After addressing possible thyrotoxicosis, U/S may assist to differentiate a single hypervascular (potentially hyperfunctional) nodule vs. diffusely hypervascular goiter (Graves disease)
- Note that FNAC of a hypervascular (hyperfunctional) nodule has reduced sensitivity and specificity
- U/S can also be used to risk-stratify using the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS)
- Indications for FNAC based on clinical and sonographic features
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Index: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Thyroid
African Head & Neck Society (AfHNS) Clinical Practice Guidelines for Head & Neck Cancers in Developing Countries and Limited Resource Settings 