Epidemiologic analysis of thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsies over a period of 18 years (1987-2004).
Τίτλος | Epidemiologic analysis of thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsies over a period of 18 years (1987-2004). |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Polyzos, S. A., Kita M., Goulis D. G., Benos A., Flaris N., Leontsini M., & Avramidis A. |
Journal | Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes |
Volume | 116 |
Issue | 8 |
Pagination | 496-500 |
Date Published | 2008 Aug |
ISSN | 0947-7349 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Biopsy, Fine-Needle, Humans, Hyperthyroidism, Reference Values, Retrospective Studies, Sensitivity and Specificity, Thyroid Gland, Thyroid Neoplasms, Thyroiditis |
Abstract | INTRODUCTION: Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNA) is a method widely used in the assessment of thyroid nodules. The main aim of this 18-year retrospective study was the investigation of the diagnostic value of FNA cytology in thyroid malignancy. |
DOI | 10.1055/s-2008-1058082 |
Alternate Journal | Exp. Clin. Endocrinol. Diabetes |
PubMed ID | 18523917 |