THE BETHESDA SYSTEM FOR REPORTING THYROID CYTOPATHOLOGY: ONE YEAR CYTOLOGICAL STUDY IN A NORTHEASTERN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background: Thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an important diagnostic tool 
for thyroid disorders. The Bethesda technique for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology 
(TBSRTC) is an unambiguous, six-category reporting system for thyroid fine needle aspiration 
(FNA) that is widely acknowledged as a standard reporting guideline for institutes across 
continents which can minimize needless surgeries.