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From: Proposed algorithm for management of patients with thyroid nodules/focal lesions, based on ultrasound (US) and fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB); our own experience

Figure 3

Intermediate risk thyroid nodule/focal lesion US pattern. A. Ultrasound picture of the thyroid lesion (B-mode). The scoring system - 5.5 points (intermediate risk US pattern ≄ 4 < 7 points); C1 – microcalcifications; O – orientation - “taller-than-wide” shape – not shown in the figure; E – hypoechogenicity; H – the absence of “halo”; C2 – solid composition; D – diameter - below 3 cm (not shown); M – irregular margin; FNAB cytology in this case - category IV TBSRTC; management - recommend surgery. B. Ultrasound picture of the thyroid lesion (Power Doppler). The scoring system - 5.5 points (intermediate risk US pattern ≄ 4 < 7 points); V – the increased intranodular blood flows.

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