Table 2 Procedures performed and malignancy rate of 73 patients with thyroid nodules classified as category III by the TBSRTC.*
From: Bethesda Category III thyroid nodules: descriptive cytological aspects of a series
Repetition of FNA 14 cases (19.1%) | Category II 10 cases | Clinical follow-up 10 cases | Benign 10 cases (13.7%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Category IV 1 case | Surgical resection 4 cases | Benign 1 case (1.3%) | |
Category V 3 cases | Malignant 3 cases (4.1%) | ||
Initial surgical resection 59 cases (80.8%) | Benign 45 cases (61.6%) | ||
Malignant 14 cases (19.2%) | |||