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FINE NEEDLE THYROID ASPIRATION BIOPSY
Whether the nodules in the thyroid gland are benign or malignant may not always be clearly understood by ultrasonography. In this case, fine needle aspiration biopsy is required. During fine-needle thyroid biopsy, a very small amount of sample is taken from the thyroid gland by aspirating with a fine needle and the cells taken are evaluated pathologically.
FINE NEEDLE THYROID ASPIRATION BIOPSY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there any preparation that needs to be done in advance?
If blood thinners are used, the doctor who will perform the biopsy should be informed beforehand. You will probably be advised not to use such drugs for 3 days. Apart from that, it usually does not require any preparation.
How is the procedure performed?
Before the procedure, the area to be biopsied is cleaned and an antiseptic is used.
During the procedure, a very fine needle is used to aspirate. It is understood that the procedure is performed from the right place by examining with ultrasonography before and during aspiration.
The samples taken are spread on a slide and evaluated by an expert pathologist at the bedside. If it is seen that the aspirated material is sufficient, the process is terminated. In some cases, the process has to be repeated several times.
After the procedure, light pressure is applied to the biopsy area for a short time. It does not require stitches. The procedure usually takes 10 to 30 minutes.
During the procedure, a very fine needle is used to aspirate. It is understood that the procedure is performed from the right place by examining with ultrasonography before and during aspiration.
The samples taken are spread on a slide and evaluated by an expert pathologist at the bedside. If it is seen that the aspirated material is sufficient, the process is terminated. In some cases, the process has to be repeated several times.
After the procedure, light pressure is applied to the biopsy area for a short time. It does not require stitches. The procedure usually takes 10 to 30 minutes.
What will I feel during and after the procedure?
During the procedure, a small amount of discomfort may be felt as the needle moves through the skin-subcutaneous tissues and the thyroid gland.
In general, normal daily activities can be resumed after the procedure. After the procedure, there may be pain and redness at the biopsy site for a few days. Simple pain relievers are used.
In general, normal daily activities can be resumed after the procedure. After the procedure, there may be pain and redness at the biopsy site for a few days. Simple pain relievers are used.
What are the benefits and risks of the procedure?
The pathologist's result after fine needle thyroid aspiration biopsy is 95% reliable.
After the procedure, it is understood whether the nodule is benign or malignant, and the form of treatment is decided accordingly.
In very rare cases, the procedure may cause bleeding, infection or damage at the biopsy site.
After the procedure, it is understood whether the nodule is benign or malignant, and the form of treatment is decided accordingly.
In very rare cases, the procedure may cause bleeding, infection or damage at the biopsy site.
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