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Table 1 Classifications of the three ultrasound-based risk stratification systems

From: Malignancy risk stratification of thyroid nodules smaller than 10 mm with ACR-TIRADS, K-TIRADS, and ATA-2015 guidelines: a prospective study

ACR-TIRADS*

0 Points

TR1 (Benign, aggregate risk level 0.3%)

2 Points

TR2 (not suspicious, aggregate risk level 1.5%)

3 Points

TR3 (mildly suspicious, aggregate risk level 4.8%)

4–6 Points

TR4 (moderately suspicious, aggregate risk level 9.1%)

 ≥ 7 Points

TR5 (highly suspicious, aggregate risk level 35.0%)

ATA-2015**

Benign, malignancy risk of < 1%

Very low suspicion

Low suspicion

Intermediate suspicion

High suspicion

K-TIRADS***

No nodule

Benign

Low suspicion

Intermediate suspicion

High suspicion

  1. *American College of Radiology—Thyroid imaging reporting and data system
  2. **American Thyroid Association
  3. ***Korean thyroid imaging reporting and data system