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ea0049gp242 | Thyroid Cancer & Thyroid Case Reports | ECE2017

False negative fine needle aspiration thyroid cytology: an institutional experience

Martins Anabela , Mendonca Evelina , Garrao Antonio , Marques Hugo , Cid Maria , Rosario Francisco , Veiga Ricardo , Catarino Ana

Introduction: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNA) is the most accurate diagnostic method for thyroid malignant nodule diagnosis. According to the literature, the percentage of false negative results (FN-FNA) is less than 1.5%, in tertiary health care centers.In this study we describe the cases reported in this Hospital, between 2014 and 2016, of benign cytology, histologically characterized as malignant. All pathologic specimens were reviewed.<p cl...