Inconclusive cytology results of fine-needle aspiration for thyroid nodules: the importance of strict guideline implementation
FNA not-indicated nodules, nodule size of 0 to 5 mm, operator experience of less than 1 year, older age, and K-TIRADS category 4 were factors associated with inconclusive biopsy results. Strict adherence to the K-TIRADS biopsy indications may reduce inconclusive cytology results.
Authors
- Miribi Rho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1703-7657)
- Kyunghwa Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5687-7237)
- Ji Young Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5496-9584)
- Vivian Youngjean Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5135-4058)
- Jung Hyun Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2100-3513)
- Sangwoo Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3840-7725)
- Jin Young Kwak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6212-1495)
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ULTRASONOGRAPHY
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14366/usg.24216
- Primary Topic
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00