Consensus statement for use and technical requirements of thyroid ultrasound in endocrinology units

Abstract Thyroid nodule detection has increased with widespread use of ultrasound, which is currently the main tool for detection, monitoring, diagnosis and, in some instances, treatment of thyroid nodules. Knowledge of ultrasound and adequate instruction on its use require a position statement by t...

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Published in:Endocrinología, diabetes y nutrición. diabetes y nutrición., 2017-03, Vol.64, p.23-30
Main Authors: Martín-Hernández, Tomás, Díez Gómez, Juan José, Díaz-Soto, Gonzalo, Torres Cuadro, Alberto, Navarro González, Elena, Oleaga Alday, Amelia, Sambo Salas, Marcel, Reverter Calatayud, Jordi L, Argüelles Jiménez, Iñaki, Mancha Doblas, Isabel, Fernández García, Diego, Galofré, Juan Carlos
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Language:English
Subjects:
Asistencia sanitaria
Consenso
Consensus
Cáncer de tiroides
Ecografía tiroidea
Endocrinology and Metabolism
Healthcare
Intervencionismo tiroideo
Minimally invasive therapies
Organización
Organization
Requirements
Requisitos
Thyroid cancer
Thyroid ultrasound
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Summary:Abstract Thyroid nodule detection has increased with widespread use of ultrasound, which is currently the main tool for detection, monitoring, diagnosis and, in some instances, treatment of thyroid nodules. Knowledge of ultrasound and adequate instruction on its use require a position statement by the scientific societies concerned. The working groups on thyroid cancer and ultrasound techniques of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition have promoted this document, based on a thorough analysis of the current literature, the results of multicenter studies and expert consensus, in order to set the requirements for the best use of ultrasound in clinical practice. The objectives include the adequate framework for use of thyroid ultrasound, the technical and legal requirements, the clinical situations in which it is recommended, the levels of knowledge and learning processes, the associated responsibility, and the establishment of a standardized reporting of results and integration into hospital information systems and endocrinology units.
ISSN:2530-0180
2530-0180
DOI:10.1016/j.endien.2016.10.003