Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Findings of Lymphocytic Thyroiditis and It's Correlation with Thyroid Function Test (TFT)

This study investigates the relationship between Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) findings and Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) in patients diagnosed with lymphocytic thyroiditis, commonly referred to as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Over the course of a year, the study was carried out on 85 patients. The study was carried out in the department of Pathology, Narayan Medical College and Hospital, Jamuhar, Sasaram. The severity of lymphocytic infiltration was assessed using FNAC, and these results were then compared to the levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies. The findings revealed a clear link between increased levels of lymphocytic infiltration and higher TSH and anti-TPO levels, emphasizing the importance of FNAC as a valuable tool for diagnosing and predicting thyroid dysfunction in cases of lymphocytic thyroiditis. The correlation highlighted here emphasizes the significance of incorporating FNAC with TFTs in order to achieve precise diagnosis and efficient management of this autoimmune thyroid disorder.