The
detection of
thyroid nodules has become more common with the widespread use of
ultrasonography (US). US is the mainstay for detecting and making the
differential diagnosis of
thyroid nodules as well as for providing guidance for a
biopsy. The
Task Force on
Thyroid Nodules of the Korean Society of
Thyroid Radiology has developed recommendations for the US
diagnosis and US-based management of
thyroid nodules. The
review and recommendations in this
report have been based on a comprehensive
analysis of the current
literature, the results of
multicenter studies and from the
consensus of experts.