Table 3:

Comparison of the FNA and CNB results with the factors regarding surgical decision-making of MTCa

Clinical Impact on Surgical ManagementFNA (n = 171)CNB (n = 22)P Value
Delayed diagnosis44 (25.7)0 (0).007
Diagnostic operation32 (18.7)0 (0).028
Operation with an incorrect diagnosis35 (20.5)0 (0).016
  • a Data indicate the number of patients, with the percentages in parentheses.