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Evaluation of Thyroid Lesions by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology according to Bethesda System in a Tertiary Care Centre

Vandana Misra, Anita Omhare, Anil Kumar Garg, Medha Misra, Sanjeev Kumar Singh and Kanhaiya Lal Mishra
Page: 480-484 | Received 20 Jan 2024, Accepted 28 Feb 2024, Published online: 11 Mar 2024

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Abstract

Thyroid lesions pose a significant diagnostic challenge, and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has emerged as a valuable tool for their evaluation. The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (TBSRTC) provides a standardized framework for categorizing FNAC results, aiding in clinical decision‐making. To comprehensively evaluate thyroid lesions using the Bethesda System in a tertiary care centre, enhancing the understanding of the diagnostic accuracy of FNAC in this context. An analysis was conducted on 150 patients with suspected thyroid lesions who underwent FNAC at a tertiary care centre. The study spanned from January 2019 to June 2019 and FNAC results were classified according to TBSRTC, and relevant demographic and clinical data were collected. Statistical analyses were employed to assess the distribution of Bethesda System categories. The study included 150 cases of thyroid lesions, with a diverse spectrum of Bethesda System categories. The distribution of Bethesda System categories revealed 2 cases (1.3%) in category I, 132 (88%) in category II, 4 (2.7%) in category III, 4 (2.7%) in category IV, 2 (1.3%) in category V, and 6 (4%) in category VI. The male/female ratio (M/F ratio) was 1:9.7, with the highest prevalence observed in the 21‐30 years age group. FNAC for thyroid nodules is a safe, quick, and cost‐effective outpatient procedure when executed by experts. The Bethesda system provides a unified and comprehensive approach to interpreting results, preventing unnecessary surgeries and promoting more judicious patient care.

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Vandana Misra, Anita Omhare, Anil Kumar Garg, Medha Misra, Sanjeev Kumar Singh and Kanhaiya Lal Mishra. Evaluation of Thyroid Lesions by Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology according to Bethesda System in a Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.480.484
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