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Reported accuracy of FNA in detecting MTC
| Author | Total MTC cases on surgical pathology | Cases with correct MTC diagnosis preoperatively (incidence %) | Cases with nonbenign cytopathology leading to surgery (incidence %) | Cases with benign cytopathology preoperatively (incidence %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chang (53) | 34 | 28 (82) | 6 (17) | 0 (0) |
| Papaparaskeva (21) | 91 | 81 (89) | 9 (10) | 1 (1) |
| Bugalho (54) | 67 | 42 (63) | 19 (28) | 6 (9) |
| Overall | 192 | 151 (79) | 34 (17) | 7 (3) |
