Thyroid Biopsy

Thyroid Biopsy

Observe the patient's pre-biopsy scan and consent and instructions provided by the resident.  Observe the biopsy and watch the processing of the specimen with the cytotechnologist.  Learn the pre and post-biopsy instructions.  Then answer the following questions:

  • What are the pre-biopsy instructions for the patient (ex pre bx labs? Fasting? Med? Etc)
  • What are the potential biopsy complications?
  • What are the post-biopsy instructions given to the patient?
  • What is the cytopathologist looking for to confirm an adequate sample? Specimen contained adequate _______per high power field for interpretation.
  • Please add additional features that the path tec looks for adequacy of the biopsy specimen and the different solutions he uses for staining and its purpose: _____________________________________________________________________________________
  • Please list: Thyroid biopsy preparation; post bx instructions and potential biopsy complications: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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