The Use of the Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology in Pediatric Thyroid Nodules: A Meta-Analysis

TBSRTC is a valuable tool to make clinical decisions for pediatric patients with thyroid nodules. Pediatric patients with benign and indeterminate thyroid nodules had a higher RR than adult counterpart, but ROM of these categories in adults and children was not statistically different suggesting a potential risk of overtreatment in pediatric patients. Determining the best treatment guidelines and additional tools for risk stratification must be a top priority to precisely identify the target patient groups for surgical intervention.