Extracapsular Cervical Hematoma After Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology

Sara Correia1, Diogo Ramalho2, Gustavo Rocha1

  • 1Endocrinology, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, PRT.

Cureus
|November 2, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is generally safe, but this case highlights a rare risk. A massive cervical hematoma developed after FNAC, requiring intensive care and surgical drainage.