Table 2.
The frequency (percent) of thyroid disorders based on permanent pathology, FNA, touch imprint, and crush preparation
| Permanent pathology | FNA | Touch imprint | Crush preparation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nodular goiter | 69.4 | 85.5 | 87.6 | 87.6 |
| Papillary carcinoma | 11.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Follicular adenoma | 8.2 | – | – | – |
| Hashimoto | 6.1 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Medullary carcinoma | 1 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Follicular carcinoma | 1 | – | – | – |
| Lymphoma | 1 | – | 1 | 1 |
| Anaplastic carcinoma | 1 | – | – | – |
| Thyroglossal cyst | 1 | 1.4 | – | – |
| Follicular neoplasm | – | 8.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Reactive node | – | – | 1 | 1 |
FNA fine-needle aspiration