Enhancing diagnostic precision in thyroid nodule assessment: evaluating the efficacy of a novel cell preservation technique in fine-needle aspiration cytology.

OBJECTIVES

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of thyroid fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) using a novel-cell preserving matrix called Cytomatrix in improving diagnostic accuracy for thyroid nodules.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Fifty patients undergoing thyroidectomy were enrolled and FNAC was performed on the excised thyroid glands, with the collected sample being placed on the Cytomatrix. The results were compared with histopathological analysis, and diagnostic performance was assessed statistically.

RESULTS

Cytomatrix demonstrated an accuracy of 96%, sensitivity of 84.61%, and specificity of 100%. Concordance between cytological and histopathological findings highlighted Cytomatrix's potential to enhance thyroid FNAC accuracy.

CONCLUSION

FNAC using Cytomatrix shows promise in improving diagnostic accuracy for thyroid nodules. Its application, marked by faster processing and efficient resource utilization, coupled with the preservation of cellular architecture, holds considerable potential in enhancing cytological diagnosis, thus optimizing patient management strategies.