Fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid lesions: A single-centre experience
Abstract
Background FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) is an easy and cost-effective method for the diagnosis of thyroid lesions. The use of the Bethesda system is largely helpful in eliciting the risk of malignancy and helps in further management of patients with thyroid lesions. In this study we studied thyroid lesions and reported them according to the BETHESDA System of Classification based on cytological features on FNAC.
Materials and Methods: In this prospective single-centre study conducted over 2 years we included 642 patients with thyroid lesions who underwent FNAC. These lesions were then classified according to the Bethesda system based on cytomorphological features.
Results: Out of 642 patients included in our study, 100 were males and 542 were females with a male: female ratio of 1:5.42. The age of the patient population in our study ranged from 4-94 years. Among 642 cases in our study most (61.38%) cases were benign whereas 9.96% cases were found to be malignant and 2.60% cases were suspicious of malignancy.
Conclusion: Bethesda System of reporting FNAC of thyroid lesions is a standardized system and helps in deciding diagnostic approach and appropriate management of patients.
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