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Fine Needle Aspiration of the Thyroid

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Thyroid Cancer

Part of the book series: Endocrine Updates ((ENDO,volume 32))

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Abstract

Fine-needle-aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a safe and inexpensive procedure that is easily performed with minimal patient discomfort. It has become the cornerstone in the management of patients with thyroid nodules; its main purpose is to provide a rational approach to management, to triage individuals for surgical management, and to determine the correct surgical procedure – lobectomy versus total thyroidectomy. FNAB has successfully reduced the number of patients requiring surgery by 50%, has increased the yield of thyroid malignancy at surgery by two to three times, and has decreased the cost of managing thyroid nodules by 25%.

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Bose, S. (2012). Fine Needle Aspiration of the Thyroid. In: Braunstein, G. (eds) Thyroid Cancer. Endocrine Updates, vol 32. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0875-8_5

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