Thyroid FNAC: Causes of false-positive results

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Malheiros, DC (Author) Other; Canberk, S (Author) Other; Poller, DN (Author) Other; Fernando Schmitt (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Cytopathology

Vol. 29

Pages: 407-417

ISSN: 0956-5507

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00P-KYM

DOI: 10.1111/cyt.12575

Abstract (EN): In this paper, we aim to focus on false positive results in the evaluation of thyroid aspirations, covering cystic, inflammatory, follicular and oncocytic lesions, papillary carcinoma, and medullary carcinoma of thyroid. The recently described entity noninvasive follicular thyroid neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features is also discussed detailing the impact of its introduction on the sensitivity and specificity of thyroid FNA, as well as the use of molecular tests for diagnostics. Medicolegal issues in relation to current practice in English law are also described. This paper review the main causes of false positives in thyroid FNA and give some tips in how to avoid these mistakes.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 11