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Question 9#

What is the recommended course of action when fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) of a thyroid nodule is "follicular neoplasm?"

A. Repeat FNAB
B. Lobectomy
C. Lobectomy and isthmusectomy
D. Total thyroidectomy

Correct Answer is B

Comment:

Follicular neoplasms of the thyroid are less aggressive than papillary neoplasms, and a fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) may be unable to differentiate between a follicular adenoma and a follicular carcinoma. For this reason unilateral lobectomy is recommended for this FNAB diagnosis.