Diagnostic Approach for Thyroid Nodules in Patients with Hashimoto Thyroiditis

Diagnostic Considerations

• Fine-needle aspiration cytology remains the standard diagnostic approach for thyroid nodules in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis, as recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 1
• Pathology review by an experienced thyroid pathologist is essential, as the inflammatory background of Hashimoto thyroiditis can sometimes complicate cytological interpretation, according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network 1