Immunocytochemistry with Cytokeratin 19 and Anti-Human Mesothelial Cell Antibody (HBME1) Increases the Diagnostic Accuracy of Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspirations: Preliminary Report of 150 Liquid-Based Fine-Needle Aspirations with Histological Control

BACKGROUND: Thyroid nodules are relatively common (7% of the population) but are malignant in only 5%-10% of cases. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) to detect cancer can have > 90% sensitivity but only 50%-65% specificity because of false-positive results, which necessitates surgical controls. We aimed ... View More