A retrospective analysis of molecular testing in cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules with histologic correlation: Experience at a heterogenous multihospital system.
Gloria H SuraMichael J ThrallJohn RogersParsa HodjatPaul ChristensenTrisha D CubbHelmi S KhadraJessica S ThomasElizabeth M JacobiPublished in: Diagnostic cytopathology (2023)
Molecular testing on cytologically indeterminate thyroid nodules can help provide a more accurate risk of malignancy assessment in patients with lesions that are difficult to diagnosis based solely on FNAC morphology. The types of genetic alterations identified in the resected thyroid lesions were consistent with what has been previously described in the literature. Additionally, we found that in the patients with indeterminate thyroid FNAC with adjunct molecular testing, more than half did not undergo surgical resection. This finding emphasizes the value of adding molecular testing in patients, particularly when attempting to reduce unnecessary surgical intervention.