Comparison of Postoperative Histopathological Evaluation and FNAB Results in the Diagnosis of Nodular Thyroid Diseases

Aim: To compare postoperative histopathological evaluation and surgical results of USG guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) in thyroid gland.

Study Design: Retrospective Analysis.

Material and Method: 37 patients (10 males and 27 female) aged between 19 and 67 years (mean: 41.91±12.54) who underwent diagnostic thyroid FNA procedure followed by surgical intervention were included in the study.

Results: In 35 patients, palpable nodules of various sizes were detected during clinical examination. In 2 patients, thyroid gland examination was normal. In one of these patients, there was a palpable painless mass underneath the left sternocleidomastoid muscle. The first FNA results, the second FNA results and the post-operative pathology results of the 37 patients included in the study were discussed.

Conclusion: We concluded that FNA under USG guidance is a reliable diagnostic method that should be considered while evaluating thyroid nodules.

Keywords: fine needle aspiration; goiter; thyroid nodul.