Which system is currently used to report thyroid cytopathology results in the United States?
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Correct answer: The Bethesda System
The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (BSRTC) is the standard. It categorizes results from 'Non-diagnostic' to 'Malignant,' each associated with a specific risk of malignancy and management guideline.
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