Improving our departmental reporting of thyroid cytology specimens against national guidelines: A two‐cycle retrospective audit

Abstract

Thyroid nodules are common and are described as discrete lesions, distinguishable from adjacent thyroid parenchyma. 1 They are found on clinical examination in 4%-8% of adults and in up to 10%-40% of adults when using ultrasound. 2 The prevalence of thyroid nodules increases with age. 2 The vast majority (95%) are benign and only a small proportion represent malignancy. 1 Assessment of patients with thyroid nodules should follow a systematic approach with a thorough history and examination, review of