Effect of Implementing Community of Practice Modified Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System on Reporting Adherence and Number of Thyroid Biopsies

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Thyroid nodules are common in the population, although the rate of malignancy is relatively low (5%-15%). The purpose of this study was to determine if introducing a modified standardized reporting format and management algorithm (Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System [TI-RADS]) affects radiologist reporting adherence, number of thyroid biopsies, and other measurable outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All thyroid …