Pitfalls and Limitations in FNAC of Thyroid Nodule

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  • Yongyuth Kitichotekul, M.D. Division of Otolaryngology Ratchaburi Hospital

Keywords:

thyroid nodules, FNAC

Abstract

 A retrospective study was performed on 335 patients presented with thyroid nodules in ENT Division in Ratchaburi Hospital during January 2006-December 2007. The study were focused in the scope of inadequate specimens and false negative for malignancy, limitations and pitfall in interpretation of FNAC in thyroid nodule.

Physicians should aware of pitfalls and limitation of FNAC. The result of thyroid aspiration cytology is therefore only one factor governing the management decision. (others : imaging and clinical examination)

Author Biography

Yongyuth Kitichotekul, M.D., Division of Otolaryngology Ratchaburi Hospital

Thai Board of Otolaryngology

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2018-08-05

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Kitichotekul Y. Pitfalls and Limitations in FNAC of Thyroid Nodule. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Aug. 5 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];27(1-1):109-13. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/138326

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