On October 22 and 23, 2007, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) hosted" The NCI Thyroid
Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) State of the Science Conference," a two-day gathering in …

The thyroid nodule is a common entity. Although autopsy data indicate a 50% prevalence of
thyroid nodules larger than 1 cm in patients without clinical evidence of thyroid disease, the …

Thyroid nodules are common. Evaluation of patients with thyroid nodules typically includes
fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA), an approach that has proven to be accurate for the …

Objective. To prospectively determine the sonographic findings of nodular hyperplasia of the
thyroid, to compare these with reported findings associated with malignancy, and to assess …

Ultrasonography (US) may demonstrate a diffuse reduction in thyroid echogenicity (low-
amplitude echoes) in autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD), which includes chronic …

Although ultrasound (US)-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is widely prescribed
in nonpalpable thyroid nodules, the goal of this study was to define precisely the indications …

Background: Thyroid nodules are common and most often benign. The natural history of
benign thyroid nodules, however, is unclear. Objective: To determine the natural history of …

Thyroid nodules have garnered attention due to changes in population surveillance systems
and rising concerns about the associated financial burden on healthcare systems, payers …

Although thyroid nodules are common, few are malignant and require surgical treatment. A
systematic approach to their evaluation is important to avoid unnecessary surgery. Fine …

Objective FNA is a simple, safe, cost-effective and accurate diagnostic tool for the initial
screening of patients with thyroid nodules. The aims of this study were to determine the …