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Fine needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid is to obtain tissue for analysis and is the best technique for detecting or ruling out the presence of cancer. Fine needle aspiration is also performed to treat thyroid cysts. Fine needle aspiration biopsy may be recommended to make the diagnosis and/or select therapy of a thyroid nodule. Fine needle aspiration biopsy may also be recommended to drain or shrink a thyroid cyst.

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