Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Conference Summary
Author Information
Author(s): Baloch Zubair W, Cibas Edmund S, Clark Douglas P, Layfield Lester J, Ljung Britt-Marie, Pitman Martha Bishop, Abati Andrea
Primary Institution: Department of Pathology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Conclusion
The conference provided a comprehensive overview of the current practices and recommendations for thyroid fine needle aspiration (FNA).
Supporting Evidence
- The conference was attended by 154 registrants.
- Six committees prepared summary documents based on literature reviews.
- Discussions included indications for performing FNA and training requirements.
Takeaway
Doctors gather to talk about how to take samples from thyroid nodules to check for cancer, and they share best practices.
Methodology
The conference included literature reviews and discussions among experts in the field.
Limitations
The document is not a guideline and does not represent standards of practice endorsed by the National Cancer Institute.
Participant Demographics
Participants included pathologists, endocrinologists, surgeons, and radiologists.
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