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FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION BIOPSY
OF THYROID NODULES



WHAT ARE THYROID NODULES ?





Thyroid nodules are growth of thyroid cells into "lumps" within the thyroid. Most thyroid nodules do not cause any symptoms although rarely a nodule can cause discomfort, difficulty swallowing or breathing, hoarseness of voice or hyperthyroid symptoms. Most nodules (>90%) are benign ("non-cancerous"). Nevertheless, Thyroid Cancer is the most important cause of a thyroid nodule.




ULTRASOUND GUIDED
FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION (FNA) BIOPSY





This simple procedure is performed in the clinic during which a very tiny needle is used to withdraw cells from the thyroid nodule under the guidance of of the ultrasound. Thyroid ultrasound is used to localize the nodule and assist the placement of the needle within the nodule during a needle biopsy. The extracted cells are then examined under a microscope.


Our clinics perform around 250 biopsies per year. Success rate in achieving an adequate yield is 99%.



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Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
38 Irrawaddy Road #08-55/56/57 S329563
Tel: (65) 6570-2683 Fax: (65) 6570-2682 enquiries_novena@the-endo-clinic.com


Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
3 Mount Elizabeth, #15-04 S228510
Tel: (65) 6733-1636, Fax: (65) 6737-7224 enquiries@the-endo-clinic.com



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