The evaluation of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology combined with cell block immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology combined with cell block immunohistochemistry in diagnosing thyroid carcinoma. Methods Thyroid nodules of 54 patients were punctured and aspirated by using fine needle under ultrasound-guided. The obtained samples were tested for cytology and cell block was detected by immunohistochemistry. The conclusions and the follow-up results were retrospectively analyzed and compared. Results The puncture success rate of thi...