The outcomes and decision-making process for neck lymph nodes with indeterminate fine-needle aspiration cytology

Ping-Chia Cheng, Chih-Ming Chang, Li-Jen Liao, Po-Wen Cheng and Wu-Chia Lo

PLOS ONE, 2021, vol. 16, issue 2, 1-11

Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to propose a cytological classification, to evaluate predictive factors of the final malignancy, and to suggest a proper management strategy for neck lymph nodes (LNs) with indeterminate cytology. Methods: Patients who had neck lymphadenopathy with indeterminate cytology between 2007 and 2017 were analyzed retrospectively in a tertiary medical center. Cytological classification was conducted according to the cytological descriptions. We examined the clinical characteristics according to the final diagnosis of the neck lymphadenopathy. Results: According to the final diagnoses, there were 142 malignant and 95 benign neck LNs among 237 patients. Multivariate analyses using a stepwise logistic regression model showed that cytological classification [p

Date: 2021
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