Clinical Pattern of Thyroid Swelling and Their Correlation with FNAC and Histopathological Diagnosis

Abstract

Background: Thyroid swellings represent one of the most prevalent endocrine 
manifestations in clinical practice, with causes varying from benign goiters to malignant 
tumors. Although Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is fundamental for preoperative 
assessment because to its cost-effectiveness and less invasive characteristics, 
histopathological examination (HPE) remains the gold standard for conclusive diagnosis. 
Establishing the association among clinical symptoms, FNAC results, and histology is 
essential for directing suitable surgical and therapeutic management.