Ultrasound Guided FNAC Thyroid Gland Test

A fine needle aspiration using ultrasound guidance Thyroid Gland (FNAC with USG Guidance) Thyroid Gland) uses sound waves to locate nodules or other thyroid abnormalities and collect tissue samples for microscopic analysis. The method avoids the use of ionising radiation, is less invasive than surgical biopsy, and leaves little to no scarring.

During a fine needle aspiration thyroid biopsy, a small sample of thyroid gland tissue is taken. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland with two lobes connected by a thin band of tissue on either side of the neck. It is placed slightly above the neckline in front of the neck.

This test is recommended by your doctor due o following reasons:

• To determine the cause of a thyroid nodule.
• To assist identify whether a nodule is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant when one is discovered.
• An abnormality may require this test if imaging tests are unable to identify the problem.

For the procedure, the Technician will insert a fine gauge needle through the skin and advances it into the thyroid nodule. Then the samples of the cells are obtained and put on a slide for review.

There is no need to prepare for USG Guided FNAC Thyroid Gland.

Your provider will clean the area before inserting the thin, fine needle into your thyroid gland. This may cause some discomfort.

An Ultrasound Guided FNAC (fine-needle aspiration cytology) Thyroid Gland is typically performed in a hospital's radiology department or an outpatient imaging facility. So, for the best services and reliable results, schedule your test at Ganesh Diagnostic in Yamuna Vihar.