Factors affecting thyroid nodule fine needle aspiration non ‐diagnostic rates: a retrospective association study of 1975 thyroid biopsies

ConclusionsThe results from this study demonstrate that thyroid FNAs performed with bedside ROSE can significantly reduce the ND rate compared with non-ROSE, even in experienced groups with low initial ND rates. It is therefore imperative that care providers managing patients with thyroid nodules ensure that thyroid FNAs are referred to specialized individuals/groups who do high volume, and ideally with the use of bedside ROSE, whether provided by a cytotechnologist or a pathologist.
Source: Thyroid Research - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research