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ea0049ep1442 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2017

Malignancy risk stratification in thyroid nodules according to the Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology

Kowalska Aldona , Suligowska Agnieszka , Kopczynski Janusz , Niemyska Kornelia , Gozdz Stanislaw

Introduction: Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules. The choice of further therapeutic strategy depends largely on its result. Knowledge of the risk of malignancy in each diagnosis class in the population is necessary. The aim of the research was to analyse the risk of malignancy in thyroid nodules in each diagnosis class according to Bethesda system.Materials and methods: Retrospective research inc...