COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF RADIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION METHODS AND CYTOLOGICAL ANALYSIS RESULTS IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF THYROID CANCER: ASSESSMENT OF THE ACCURACY OF TWO DIAGNOSTIC APPROACHES

This article presents a comparative evaluation of the diagnostic significance of radiological examination methods and cytological analysis results in the detection of thyroid cancer. The study examined the diagnostic capabilities of ultrasound, computed tomography, and other imaging techniques, as well as cytological findings obtained through fine-needle aspiration biopsy. The sensitivity of radiological methods and the specificity of cytological analysis were analyzed, and their advantages and limitations were identified. The results demonstrated that the combined use of these diagnostic approaches improves the early detection of thyroid cancer and increases overall diagnostic accuracy. The findings may contribute to more effective clinical decision-making and improved patient management in thyroid oncology.