thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate…

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what the risks are endocrine glands, thyroid gland biopsy, biopsy, skinny-needle, skinny-needle biopsy, thyroid, endocrine gland located in front, the trachea, windpipe, top, the neck, in fine needle aspiration, a needle is inserted, thyroid, obtain a sample of thyroid cells, this test done, in the health care provider's office, hospital, anesthesia is not necessary, the needle is fine, very thin, lie on back, a pillow under shoulders, neck extended, biopsy site is cleansed, fine needle is then inserted, thyroid, a sample of thyroid cells, fluid is drawn, needle, needle is then withdrawn, pressure, applied, biopsy site to stop any bleeding, site, covered, a bandage, inform the health care provider of any drug allergies have, medications, have bleeding problems, pregnant, must sign a consent form, infants, children, procedure depends on child's age, prepare child, infant test, procedure preparation, birth to 1 year, toddler test, procedure preparation, 1 to 3 years, preschooler test, procedure preparation, 3 to 6 years, schoolage test, procedure preparation, 6 to 12 years, adolescent test, procedure preparation, 12 to 18 years, test, a quick injection, feel a sting, the needle is inserted, test to diagnose thyroid disease, thyroid cancer thyroid tissue is normal in structure, cells appear non-cancerous under a microscope, abnormal results, mean thyroid cancer, noncancerous tumors, diffuse thyroid disease goiter, thyroiditis, main risk is bleeding into, around the thyroid gland, bleeding is severe, trachea compressed, complication is rare, benign nodules, re-evaluated periodically.