The Reliable Solution for Your Thyroid Health: Thyroid Biopsy

As Metropol Health Group, we offer services with thyroid biopsy, an effective method for diagnosing thyroid gland problems. Thyroid biopsy is an important step in examining masses or abnormal cells in the thyroid gland and diagnosing serious diseases such as cancer.

What are the Symptoms that Require a Thyroid Biopsy?

• Swelling or Mass in the Thyroid Gland: A noticeable swelling or mass in the front of the neck.
• Hoarseness or Changes: Voice changes caused by pressure on the vocal cords.
• Shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing: Difficulty breathing or swallowing due to pressure on the trachea caused by enlargement of the thyroid gland.
• Swelling in the neck Visible swelling in the neck area.
• Chronic Fatigue and Fatigue: Loss of energy and fatigue due to thyroid gland problems.

How is a Thyroid Biopsy Performed?

1. Ultrasound Guidance: The ultrasound device shows the internal structure of the thyroid gland in detail, allowing accurate identification of the area to be biopsied.
2. Anesthesia With local anesthesia, only the area to be biopsied is numbed. The patient does not feel pain during the procedure.
3. Fine Needle Sampling: Using a fine needle, a small tissue sample is taken from the suspicious area in the thyroid gland.
4. Laboratory Analysis: The tissue sample is analyzed in the laboratory. The results are usually ready within a few days.

What are the Treatment Methods?

• Surgical Intervention If cancer is detected as a result of the biopsy, surgery is performed to remove the cancerous tissue.
• Medication Therapy: Hormone replacement therapy is used in case of thyroid hormone deficiency or drugs are used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.
• Radiotherapy If thyroid cancer is detected, radiotherapy is used to destroy the cancerous cells.
• Artificial Intelligence Assisted Diagnosis: Artificial intelligence assisted diagnostic systems are used for accurate and rapid evaluation of thyroid biopsy results.

Your Thyroid Health is Safe with Metropol Health Group

In our 6 medical centers and 1 hospital throughout Izmir, thyroid biopsy is performed by our expert team with modern devices. We are at your side during the diagnosis and treatment process you need to protect your thyroid health.

Note: This information is for informational purposes. You can contact our specialist doctors for detailed information about thyroid biopsy and treatment options.