Adequate sampling of multiple thyroid nodules by fine ‐needle aspiration

CONCLUSIONSBiopsy of 3 different nodules in patients with multiple nodules appears to lower the risk of malignancy to that of a benign fine‐needle aspiration specimen. Although exceptions can occur, cytologists may be able to improve the accuracy of their diagnoses by focusing predominantly on identifying papillary carcinoma after the first 2 nodules have been biopsied. Cancer Cytopathol 2017. © 2017 American Cancer Society.
Source: Cancer Cytopathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research