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- Title
Thyroid Aspiration Cytology.
- Authors
Layfield, Lester J.; Cibas, Edmund S.; Gharib, Hossein; Mandel, Susan J.
- Abstract
The article presents a study which aims to provide information on fine-needle aspiration (FNA), a method used to diagnose thyroid nodules. It points out that FNA must be performed with ultrasound and palpation. It is noted that informed consent must be made before FNA is initiated. It discusses the techniques for thyroid FNA as well as the diagnostic categories. Information on the post-FNA options is also provided.
- Subjects
THYROID gland tumors; NEEDLE biopsy; PALPATION; MEDICAL imaging systems; INFORMED consent (Medical law); DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2009, Vol 59, Issue 2, p99
- ISSN
0007-9235
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3322/caac.20014