The role of repeat fine needle aspiration in managing indeterminate thyroid nodules

The role of repeat fine needle aspiration in managing indeterminate thyroid nodules

Abstract Background The Bethesda System is the most widely used for reporting fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology. It recommends a repeat FNA (rFNA) when initial results are category I or III. It is unclear how often rFNA provides additional diagnostic information. We sought to investigate its uti...

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Main Authors: Laura Allen, Ayham Al Afif, Matthew H. Rigby, Martin J. Bullock, Jonathan Trites, S. Mark Taylor, Robert D. Hart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
FNA
Thyroid
Bethesda system
Thyroid nodule
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-019-0338-7

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