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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1/2019

01-10-2019 | Original Article

Reliability of Thyroid FNAC as a Single Diagnostic Modality: A Systematic Review

Authors: Jayita Poduval, Vinay Bhat, Paresh Naik

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

To determine the reliability of thyroid FNAC as a single diagnostic modality in the case of nodular neoplastic lesions of the thyroid. Multiple databases were searched using the MESH terms thyroid*lesion*nodule*neoplasm*fine needle aspiration*histopathology*correlation. Meta analyses, RCTs, cohort or case control studies and case series were searched. 61 studies were examined to verify the search results after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. 422 studies were excluded after the first screening, leaving 61 full text articles. These were further analyzed for outcomes, and ultimately 9 studies were chosen for the final synthesis on the basis of clear recommendations given. FNAC as a single modality for the diagnosis of nodular neoplastic thyroid lesions is highly variable and therefore unreliable. The diagnostic yield may be improved if the Bethesda system of reporting is applied.
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Metadata
Title
Reliability of Thyroid FNAC as a Single Diagnostic Modality: A Systematic Review
Authors
Jayita Poduval
Vinay Bhat
Paresh Naik
Publication date
01-10-2019
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-017-1183-5

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