Thyroglobulin in Lymph Node Fine-Needle Aspiration Washout: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy

Context: The thyroglobulin measurement in the needle washout after fine-needle aspiration (FNA) has been reported to increase the sensitivity of FNA in identifying lymph node (LN) metastases from differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Objective: The aim of the study was to estimate the diagnostic accuracy of this technique. Data Sources: To identify eligible studies, we searched electronic databases for original articles in English from 1975 through 2013. Study Selection: Studies that enrolled participants with suspicious…

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