Nodular thyroid disease cost-effectiveness of therapy

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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) should otherwise be the first step in the evaluation of a thyroid nodule, and its use has halved the number of patients undergoing surgery. It costs ~ $350 (1995) dollars, compared with $400 for an ultrasound, and $600 for a scan.