[SFE-AFCE-SFMN 2022 consensus on the management of thyroid nodules: Interest and place of thyroid cytology]

Ann Pathol. 2024 Feb;44(1):20-29. doi: 10.1016/j.annpat.2023.10.002. Epub 2023 Dec 12.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The SFE-AFCE-SFMN 2022 consensus deals with the management of thyroid nodules, a symptom that is a frequent reason for consultation in endocrinology. Thyroid nodules are very common and mostly benign. Thyroid ultrasound and thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) are the reference tests for the analysis of these nodules. The aim of this article is to describe for the cytopathologist the key points of the SFE-AFCE-SFMN 2022 consensus involving thyroid cytology: the indications for thyroid FNAB, the technique and analysis, and the management (treatment, follow-up) following this cytological screening examination, a key element in the management of the thyroid nodule.

Keywords: Bethesda; Consensus; Cytologie; Cytology; Cytoponction; FNAB (Fine-needle aspiration biopsy); Recommandations; Recommendations; Thyroid; Thyroïde.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle / methods
  • Consensus
  • Humans
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Thyroid Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Thyroid Nodule* / diagnosis
  • Thyroid Nodule* / pathology
  • Thyroid Nodule* / therapy