DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY AND ROLE OF FINE NEEDELE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF THYROID LESIONS (A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF 150 CASES)

Poonam Patel Divyesh V; Savlani C

Volume : V, Issue : I, January - 2016

DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY AND ROLE OF FINE NEEDELE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF THYROID LESIONS (A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF 150 CASES)

Poonam Patel Divyesh V, Savlani C

Abstract :

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) includes sampling of masses with fine needle aspiration technique.It is widely accepted as the most accurate procedure to differentiate benign from malignant thyroid nodules and prevents unnecessary thyroidectomies. Aim of the study was to find out diagnostic accuracy and role of FNAC in diagnosis of thyroid lesions by correlating with histopathology whenever possible and also to correlate thyroid hormone levels and Ultrasonography (USG) findings with cytology diagnosis.The simplicity, rapidity, lack of morbidity, a high sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy along with cost effectiveness of FNAC makes it the most valuable tool in the evaluation of thyroid lesions.