The use of telecytology for the evaluation of thyroid nodules fine-needle aspiration biopsy specimens: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is currently the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules, but the growing need for anatomic pathology services in small communities is becoming a challenge. Telecytology (TC) is defined as the electronic transmission of cytological digital images, and allows for the collection of samples, primary diagnosis, and other applications without the physical presence of a pathologist. Our aim is to systematically report, summarize, and critically analyze the most up to date applications of TC to thyroid nodules FNAB evaluation.

Methods

We performed a systematic literature review by searching PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. Only studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals were included. Data

SUBMITTER: Oteri V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393276 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature