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ea0031p364 | Thyroid | SFEBES2013

Clinical performance of fine-needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules in a tertiary referral centre

Glynn Nigel , Hannon Mark , Lewis Sarah , Hillary Patrick , Hill Arnold D K , Keeling Frank , Morrin Martina , McHenry Claire , Smith Diarmuid , Thompson Chris , Leader Mary , Agha Amar

Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is the tool of choice for evaluating thyroid nodules but there is a significant percentage of insufficient or indeterminate aspirates and falsely reassuring results have been reported in up to 6% of cases.We aimed to examine our experience with FNAB among a large cohort of unselected patients with thyroid nodules.239 consecutive patients (211 women) underwent FNA of a thyroid nodule between July...