| Literature DB >> 21263979 |
Abstract
Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is a safe and cost-effective technique in the assessment of many thyroid disorders and, with practice, is within the capabilities of most practitioners. It is especially of value in the evaluation of nodular thyroid disease and can significantly reduce the need for thyroid surgery. Diffuse enlargement of the gland can also be evaluated by this method, and sero-negative chronic thyroiditis is frequently identified in goitrous subjects by this technique.Entities:
Year: 1987 PMID: 21263979 PMCID: PMC2218653
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Fam Physician ISSN: 0008-350X Impact factor: 3.275