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SurgeryThe thyroid gland

Limited role of core biopsy in thyroid masses

THE CONTEXT
Core biopsy has selected diagnostic uses in thyroid disease despite a procedure-related bleeding risk.

Risk and selected indications

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Core biopsy is rarely indicated in thyroid masses because the vascular thyroid gland carries a risk of postprocedure haemorrhage.
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It can help rapidly diagnose widely invasive malignant disease, such as anaplastic carcinoma.
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It can also be useful in diagnosing lymphadenopathy.
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