role of aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of solitary throid nodules

Solitary thyroid nodules represent a challenge to the physician as to decide the probability of its malignant character. Fine needle aspiration cytology is a nontraditional approach with many advantages. It reduces expenses, with prompt reassuring results that are accurate [percentage of accuracy 99%]. With 85 patients, 6 proved to have malignant nodules. Postoperative histopathological examination has shown one false negative result