Accuracy of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of Thyroid Compared to Final Histopathology in Total Thyroidectomy

Abstract

Thyroid nodules considered as common clinical presentation in head and neck clinic with a prevalence of thyroid nodule ranging from 2%–6% within palpation, 19%–35% using ultrasound imaging, and 8%–65% in autopsy data [1]. Majority of patient presented with thyroid nodule appear to begin with fewer cases of neoplastic disease [2]. Details history and full head and neck examination is important to reach the accurate diagnosis and it must address the risk factor for malignancy like age of the patient, progression of disease and exposure to radiation [3]. A lot of diagnostic modalities have been mentioned in literature like ultrasonography, fine needle aspiration, histopathology, CT scan and even MRI [3].