Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Thyroid cytology].

W Lang, Z Atay, A Banse

    Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Fine needle aspiration cytology aids thyroid cancer diagnosis when sufficient cells are collected. While avoiding false positives, it can miss malignancies due to poor sampling, impacting surgical decisions.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Applying a technology-based system for weight loss in adults with obesity.

    Obesity science & practice·2016
    Same author

    Response to a standard behavioral weight loss intervention by age of onset of obesity.

    Obesity science & practice·2016
    Same author

    Management of true visceral artery aneurysms in 31 cases.

    Journal of visceral surgery·2016
    Same author

    [Sternal osteomyelitis - Surgical treatment concepts].

    Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen·2016
    Same author

    Traumatic Rupture of the Common Carotid Artery.

    European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery·2016
    Same author

    Upper Extremity Ischemia as a "Warning Shot" of Cerebellar Infarction.

    European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery·2016
    Same journal

    [Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. Case report of an 11-year-old boy].

    Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie·1997
    Same journal

    [Local effects and changes in wound drainage in the free peritoneal cavity].

    Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie·1997
    Same journal

    [Gasless video-endoscopic implantation of aortobifemoral vascular prostheses via extraperitoneal approach in the animal experiment].

    Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie·1997
    Same journal

    [Procalcitonin. A new marker for acute phase reaction in acute pancreatitis].

    Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie·1997
    Same journal

    [Myocutaneous flap as reliable defect coverage in high grade pelvic decubitus ulcers. Classification, therapeutic concept and presentation of personal patient sample of 16 years].

    Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie·1997
    Same journal

    [Merkel cell tumor or neuroendocrine skin carcinoma].

    Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie·1997
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Oncology
    • Cytopathology

    Context:

    • Thyroid nodules require accurate diagnosis for appropriate management.
    • Diagnostic tools include scintigraphy, sonography, and fine needle aspiration (FNA).
    • Intraoperative assessment is crucial for determining the extent of thyroid surgery.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for thyroid lesions.
    • To compare the effectiveness of imprint cytology versus frozen sections for intraoperative decision-making in thyroid tumor resection.

    Summary:

    • Fine needle aspiration cytology is a valuable tool for thyroid nodule evaluation, complementing scintigraphy and sonography when adequate cellular material is obtained.
    • FNAC can prevent false-positive malignancy diagnoses but may lead to false negatives if the puncture is insufficient.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Imprint cytology offers superior results to frozen sections for intraoperative assessment, particularly in follicular thyroid tumors, guiding resection extent.

    • Impact:

    • Improved diagnostic accuracy in thyroid nodules, potentially reducing unnecessary surgeries.
    • Enhanced intraoperative decision-making for thyroid tumor resections, leading to more precise surgical management.
    • Highlights the importance of adequate sample collection in FNAC for reliable thyroid cancer diagnosis.