This study aims to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of thyroid parenchymal disease in adolescents with type 1 diabetes using the ACR TI-RADS (American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System) classification. A total of XX adolescents (aged 12–18 years) with type 1 diabetes were examined via high-resolution thyroid ultrasonography. Nodules were classified according to the ACR TI-RADS scoring system, and correlations with clinical parameters, glycemic control, and autoantibody status were analyzed. Results showed that X% of participants had thyroid nodules, with TI-RADS 3 being the most common category. A positive correlation was found between disease duration and the presence of nodules. The findings underscore the importance of routine thyroid screening in this population.

Thyroid nodules, ACR TI-RADS, Type 1 diabetes, Adolescents, Ultrasonography

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