Comparision of preoperative and postoperative histopathology findings in patients undergoing thyroidectomy
ConclusionsThis study identified a high negative predictive value of FNA biopsy, and an increased rate of “nondiagnostic” and “microcarcinoma” outcomes, but the sensitivity of FNA in the preoperative diagnosis of thyroid malignancy was low.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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