Abstract
Aim: It was aimed to examine the results of thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy performed in our clinic and to investigate its effectiveness.
Methods: In this study, the results of 101 patients who underwent thyroid FNAB in Tarsus State Hospital endocrinology clinic between December 2021 and July 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: Ultrasonographic features of thyroid nodules were classified according to EU-TIRADS, 51(50.5%) were in EU-TIRADS-3, 31 (30.7%) were in EU-TIRADS-4, 19(18.8%) were in EU-TIRADS-5. When we categorize cytology results according to Bethesda classification, 23 (22.8%) Bethesda I, 48 (47.5%) Bethesda II, 16 (15.8%) Bethesda III, 4(4%) Bethesda IV,10(9.9%) detected as Bethesda VI. Bethesda II was found in the EU-TIRADS-3 category with the highest frequency, while Bethesda VI was found in the EU-TIRADS-5 category with the highest frequency. The mean nodule diameter was found to be 20.48± 9.73mm.
Conclusion: Ultrasonographic findings of the nodules correlated with cytology results. The EU-TIRADS categorization has a good concordance with the Bethesda system. The coordinated use of the two classifications helps the clinician to avoid the risk of unnecessary invasive procedures.