Efficacy of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using 27G Needle and Aspiration Cannula in Suspected Malignant Thyroid Nodules

Authors : Gökhan Öngen, Gökhan Gökalp, Ömer Fatih Nas

Pages : 483-487

Doi:10.32708/uutfd.1777070

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Publication Date : 2025-12-08

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Ultrasound (US) assessment for the diagnosis and follow-up of thyroid nodules is superior to other radiological techniques as being a fast, reliable, non-invasive, and repeatable imaging method. Many different thyroid nodule biopsy techniques have been reported in the literature. Our aim is to evaluate the cytopathological adequacy of a technique, in which we use a 27 gauge (G) needle and aspiration cannula. A total of 116 patients who underwent fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) between January 2016-December 2018 were included in the study. The same radiologist who has 10 years of experience performed all biopsies. A sterile surgical drape, 27 G needle, 20 cc syringe, and aspiration cannula were used for biopsy. The FNAB results of a total of 116 patients (84 females, 32 males) with an age range between 14 to 80 (mean 45.3, SD 15.8) years were evaluated. The sizes of the nodules were between 5-40 mm, and the mean size was 18±1.3 mm. About 53.4% of the nodules were on the right lobe, 44% on the left lobe, and 2.6% on the isthmus. A total of 54 cases were diagnosed with malignancy, 19 with a suspicion of malignancy, and 43 with benign pathologies. Our success rate was 100% in the technique, in which we use a 27G needle and aspiration cannula along with negative pressure, and we think that this approach significantly contributes to patient management.
Keywords : İnce iğne aspirasyon biyopsisi, Tiroid nodülü, 27G

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