Vol. 3 Issue 3 Part E

FNAC distinguishes between benign and malignant lesions quite effectively, it is the preoperative screening method of choice worldwide. Its use in recent years has resulted in a significant decrease in the number of surgeries being performed, while increasing the yield of malignant lesions of patients who have undergone surgery. Due to its simplicity, low cost, and absence of major complications, it is the initial investigation in the management of thyroid disease in the hospital. This study is aimed at determining the diagnostic precision of FNAC of thyroid swellings performed and compare with other regions. So this study is intended to study the accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid swellings.