Recent Concepts in Thyroid Cytology with Emphasis on Ancillary Techniques
Nandini N Manoli* and Bhavya KotlaDepartment of Pathology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, a constituent of JSSAHER, India
Corresponding Author E-mail: nandinimanoli65@gmail.com
Abstract: Thyroid Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has gone through a paradigm shift in approach towards thyroid lesions. The 2017 Bethesda classification has helped to redefine the various conditions of the thyroid. An attempt has been made to utilize the classification with an example in each category. A total of 274 cases were studied over a period of one year (2018)( from January to December) at a tertiary referral hospital. The majority of cases were non neoplastic accounting to 246 cases with neoplastic cases accounting for 28 cases. The other ancillary techniques like use of Agnors, Morphometric, Pattern analysis, Cell block, ICC (immunocytochemistry) with LBC (Liquid based cytology) have been highlighted. Brief mentions of molecular techniques and recent advances, newer concepts like NIFTP have been discussed to highlight their utility in surgical management of Thyroid.
Keywords: FNAC; Thyroid; Bethesda system NIFTP Back to TOC