Ain-Shams Medical Journal. 1992; 43 (4-5-6): 413-415
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-22718
ABSTRACT
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:
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Biopsy, Needle
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Inhalation
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Ultrasonography
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Thyroid Nodule
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Histology
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Ain-Shams Med. J.
Year:
1992
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