Abstract:Surgical biopsy has been recommended for all thyroid nodules in children because of the risk of thyroid cancer. Our 3-year experience with fine needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid (FNA) was reviewed to determine whether some patients with thyroid nodule could be safely followed without surgical biopsy. 17 patients, ranging in age from 5-17 years, received FNA. Based on cytologic and clinical findings, it was determined whether surgery or observation was indicated. The following diagram illustrates the resu… Show more
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