| ENCYCLOPEDIA INDEX |
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Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Biopsy - skinny-needle; Skinny-needle biopsy |
| Normal Values: |
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The thyroid tissue is normal in structure and the cells appear non-cancerous under a microscope. |
| What abnormal results mean: |
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Abnormal results may mean thyroid cancer, noncancerous tumors, or diffuse thyroid disease such as goiter or thyroiditis. |
Endocrine glands |
Thyroid gland biopsy |
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