A Prospective Comparative Study Of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology And Histopathology In Thyroid Disorders
| Main Author: | Dr. Shampa Mishra, Dr. Nilam U. Sathe, Dr. Kamini Chavan ,Dr. Pravin Misal |
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| Format: | Article eJournal |
| Terbitan: |
, 2019
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3548685 |
Daftar Isi:
- Introduction- Fine needle aspiration cytology is generally recognized as an effective first-line investigation in the evaluation of a thyroid swelling. It is technically easy to perform procedure that provides specific diagnosis rapidly with minimal complications. The correlation of FNAC with histopathology is necessary before starting treatment. Material and Methods-This study was conducted as a prospective study in 30 cases. It consisted of patients presenting with anterior neck swelling. A thorough history and physical examination of the patient was conducted. Once FNAC category for the patients established according to Bethesda, treatment was carried out in the form of surgery, considering other risk factors. An adequately and correctly grossed specimen provides information which helps to stage the tumor and also helps with prognosis. Conclusion- FNAC is sensitive, specific, cheap, easy to perform, cost effective procedure with minimal side effects. Correct reporting of FNAC is important as false positive & false negative rates are high. Benign disorders are over treated. Quality assurance of FNAC crucial as it helps in the final diagnosis and planning further management of the patient.