Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an essential component of investigating discrete thyroid nodules. Grade THY3 Cytology implies a follicular lesion and usually requires diagnostic Hemithyroidectomy. Published data from UK suggests an incidence of malignancy in the range of 25 to 28% following Thy3 cytology. Nodular size of > 40 mm is shown to be significantly associated with increased incidence of thyroid malignancy. Aim: To assess the biochemic...