Newly discovered thyroid nodules in deceased donors are investigated to rule out cancer that can be transmitted, but there are no established protocols. The aim of the study was to compare fine needle aspiration versus intraoperative frozen section in the donor management with limited time.

Management of Thyroid Nodules in Deceased Donors With Comparison Between Fine Needle Aspiration and Intraoperative Frozen Section in the Setting of Transplantation

Eccher, Albino;Girolami, Ilaria;Zaza, Gianluigi;Scarpa, Aldo;Brunelli, Matteo;Martignoni, Guido;
2019-01-01

Abstract

Newly discovered thyroid nodules in deceased donors are investigated to rule out cancer that can be transmitted, but there are no established protocols. The aim of the study was to compare fine needle aspiration versus intraoperative frozen section in the donor management with limited time.
2019
FNA; deceased donor; frozen section; papillary thyroid carcinoma; thyroid nodule; transplantation
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