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Comparing cytological adequacy between conventional smears and liquid based cytology in ultrasound guided FNA of thyroid nodules: a prospective study

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Thyroid nodule&#44
cytological adequacy
Registration Number
TCTR20190322001
Lead Sponsor
Ratchadapiseksompotch fund
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria

-All patients who are sent for ultrasound guided FNA of thyroid nodules at interventional radiology unit, Radiology Department of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
- Age more than 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who underwent total/subtotal thyroidectomy with nodules at surgical bed

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Different adequacy of liquid based cytology and conventional smears 1-2 week Adequacy from cytological report
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of adequacy between 23 and 25G needle for FNA thyroid nodules 1-2 weeks Adequacy from cytological report,Which nodule characteristic (solid/ predominantly solid/predominantly cystic, with/without internal 1-2 weeks Adequacy from cytological report
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