title: Fine-needle aspiration cytology of the thyroid.
abstract: Fine-needle aspiration of the thyroid, in experienced hands, is an extremely specific and sensitive tool. The authors provide an in-depth discussion of FNA for both benign and malignant lesions of the thyroid, and they offer a flow chart with diagnostic indicators that also clarifies areas of overlap between lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Florida 33607, USA.
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Jeffrey
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006801:Humans; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology*