Correlation of thyroid enlargement with histopathological and FNAC diagnoses

Abstract

Background: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an easy, secure, and economical implement in the primary examination of thyroid swelling. Fine needle aspiration cytology is helpful in assessment before the operation and histopathological examinations are needed for the final diagnosis. Objective: The main purpose of this research is to examine the association between Fine needle
aspiration cytology outcome and the final detection by histopathological examination. Materials and Methods: This study includes 50 patients who went through thyroidectomy in MKCG Medical College, Odisha, India for one year. The outcome of Fine needle aspiration
cytology collates with the conclusive histopathological investigation outcome.
Results: 46 patients had similar reports for Fine needle aspiration cytology and histopathology, but 3 patients had different reports. Among 46 patients, Fine needle aspiration cytology reveals 42 patients as benign and 4 patients as malignant. Multinodular goiter was more frequently seen in benign tumors and papillary carcinoma in malignant tumors.
Conclusion: Fine needle aspiration cytology is an effortless, economical, and accepted method in the detection of thyroid malignancy. Thyroid disorders are more common in females than in males. Multinodular goiter was more common benign tumor.