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The distribution of thyroid FNAs by diagnostic category, with percentage in parentheses
| FNA result | Number of FNAs (%) |
|---|---|
| Unsatisfactory |
431 (28.9) |
| Benign |
681 (45.7) |
| Abnormal |
281 (18.8) |
| SFN |
65 (4.4) |
| SFM |
19 (1.3) |
| Malignant | 14 (0.9) |
FNA – fine needle aspiration, SFN – Suspicious for Neoplasm, SFM – Suspicious for Malignancy.
