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Thyroid nodules with nondiagnostic results on repeat fine-needle aspiration biopsy: which nodules should be considered for repeat biopsy or surgery rather than follow-up?

Na Lae EunMi Ri YooHye Mi GweonAh Young ParkJeong Ah KimJi Hyun YoukHang-Seok ChangEon Ju Son
Published in: Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) (2016)
Irregular or microlobulated margins may be the most frequent US features in repeatedly nondiagnostic nodules >10 mm. The presence of "two or more suspicious findings" can be used as the cutoff for distinguishing benign and malignant nodules.
Keyphrases
  • fine needle aspiration
  • ultrasound guided
  • minimally invasive
  • coronary artery bypass