Fine needle cytology of thyroid.
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of thyroid nodules is a useful diagnostic technique. The cases of 107 patients with pathological changes in the thyroid are reviewed. Nine carcinomata were found--seven of which showed abnormal cytology. There was one false negative but no false positive result. The role of FNAC in pre-operative evaluation of thyroid nodules is discussed.
D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D003581:Cytodiagnosis / Q000379:methods; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology