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Table 4 The scoring system of US patterns, applied for thyroid nodules/focal lesions

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

Risk of malignancy, as assessed on the basis of US pattern

A total score

Low risk

0 < 4 points

Intermediate risk

≄ 4 < 7 points

High risk

≄ 7 points