Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration

Lairce Cristina Ribeiro  Brito; Iara Beatriz De Carvalho Botêlho; Lanna Matos Silva Fernandes; Nayze Lucena Sangreman Aldeman; Uziel Nunes Silva

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol11.iss6.4127

Authors

Lairce Brito

FAHESP-IESVAP
Iara Botêlho

FAHESP-IESVAP
Lanna Matos

FAHESP-IESVAP
Nayse Aldeman

FAHESP-IESVAP
Uziel Nunes

FAHESP-IESVAP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol11.iss6.4127

Keywords:

thyroid nodule, fine needle biopsy, thyroid, liquid-based cytology, molecular testing

Abstract

This study aims to perform an integrative literature review on FNAB of the thyroid and its current contributions facing thyroid nodules, as an important diagnostic tool to eliminate early thyroid cancer, a recurrent pathology in offices. Regarding the methods, because this is an integrative review of literature, through a descriptive study, we used databases such as Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (Medline/PubMed), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and Virtual Health Library (VHL). The query was performed using the controlled descriptors from DeCS/MeSH: "thyroid nodule", "fine needle biopsy", "thyroid", "liquid-based cytology", "molecular test". Moreover, as a result we obtained a general review about the appropriateness of FNAB of the thyroid, an efficient and reliable diagnostic method in the decision and selection of patients who will need surgery. However, this method presents some limitations, such as the need for improvement in the quality of the sample collection or in its interpretation, limitations that can be reduced, decreasing the cases of false positives and negatives, when collected by experienced professionals, guided by ultrasound, and can be combined with color Doppler, as well as, seek opinions from other specialists. The present study also addressed the new diagnostic methods for thyroid nodules, such as liquid-based cytology, used as a technique in conjunction with conventional smears when ancillary techniques are applied, and molecular tests, which have given professionals the opportunity to provide a more accurate evaluation in cases of indeterminate nodules. With this, we reiterate the importance of identifying the best individualized strategy for the patient, preventing unnecessary procedures and offering improved quality of life.

Author Biography

Lairce Brito, FAHESP-IESVAP

Medical Student

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