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Imaging recommendation · Neuro · Head & Neck

Thyroid nodule (palpable or incidental on cross-sectional)

Recommended: Thyroid Ultrasound (apply TI-RADS) is the preferred imaging study for thyroid nodule (palpable or incidental on cross-sectional). TI-RADS score guides FNA decisions.

Recommended study

Thyroid Ultrasound (apply TI-RADS)

US No contrast Preferred Neuro · Head & Neck Outpatient Reviewed

TI-RADS score guides FNA decisions. Add nuclear thyroid scan if TSH suppressed (rule out autonomously functioning nodule).

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