Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Thyroid nodules are common in population. High resolution ultrasound and fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) are advised as the first line diagnostic methods. Bethesda classification system is used to provide standardization of cytologic reports. We aimed to evaluate ultrasound guided FNAB results in a mild-to-moderate iodine deficient city of Turkey.Methods: The patients (n=520), who underwent FNAB between December 2011 and Decem...