Thyroid & Parathyroid Ultrasound: TIRADS & Beyond

Course Overview

This module provides a comprehensive update on thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound, incorporating the ACR TI-RADS classification system alongside practical guidance on nodule characterisation, elastography, and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration. Participants will develop a systematic approach to thyroid nodule assessment that aligns with current international guidelines.

The parathyroid component covers the ultrasound localisation of parathyroid adenomas in the context of primary hyperparathyroidism, including ectopic gland identification and the integration of ultrasound with sestamibi scintigraphy. The module concludes with a practical session on FNA technique, adequacy assessment, and specimen handling.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply ACR TI-RADS criteria to classify thyroid nodules and guide management decisions
• Characterise thyroid nodule composition, echogenicity, shape, margin, and echogenic foci
• Use elastography to complement greyscale assessment of thyroid nodules
• Localise parathyroid adenomas using systematic ultrasound technique
• Identify ectopic parathyroid glands and correlate with biochemical findings
• Perform and document ultrasound-guided thyroid FNA to standard technique

Curriculum