Which of the following statements regarding fine needle aspiration cytology of a thyroid nodule are true?
A. It differentiates neoplastic and nonneoplastic nodules in most cases
B. It does not allow differentiation of papillary, medullary and anaplastic carcinoma
C. It cannot differentiate malignant and benign follicular or Hürthle cell neoplasms
D. It is not recommended when a patient has a history of head and neck radiation
Answer:A
Which of the following statements regarding fine needle aspiration cytology of a thyroid nodule are true?
A. It differentiates neoplastic and nonneoplastic nodules in most cases B. It does not allow differentiation of papillary, medullary and anaplastic carcinoma C. It cannot differentiate malignant and benign follicular or Hürthle cell neoplasms D. It is not recommended when a patient has a history of head and neck radiation