Comments on: Cost-effectiveness of immediate biopsy versus surveillance of intermediate-suspicion thyroid nodules

We read with interest the article by Eric J Kuo, et al1 on cost-effectiveness of immediate biopsy versus surveillance of intermediate-suspicion thyroid nodules. We are also in favour of a noninvasive diagnostic test without compromising the accuracy of the test. The American Thyroid Association (ATA) currently recommends fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for ATA intermediate-suspicion nodules ≥1.0 cm because these nodules harbour a 10% to 20% risk of malignancy.2 That means if we execute FNAC, we shall diagnose malignancy in 10% to 20% cases with intermediate suspicion on ultrasonography (USG).
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research