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Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate

Alternative Names: Biopsy - skinny-needle; Skinny-needle biopsy What the risks are: The main risk is bleeding into or around the thyroid gland. If bleeding is severe, the trachea may be compressed. This complication is rare. Special considerations: Text Continues Below Benign nodules should be re-evaluated periodically.

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