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Percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy.

M J McLoughlin, C S Ho, L C Tao

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |December 9, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy is a safe, inexpensive, and painless method for pathologic diagnosis. This minimally invasive technique complements other procedures and offers significant advantages when performed with expertise.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Diagnostics
    • Pathology
    • Minimally Invasive Procedures

    Background:

    • Percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy (PNAB) is a widely used diagnostic technique.
    • Its history, applications, and limitations require comprehensive review.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the history, technique, applications, advantages, disadvantages, and complications of PNAB.
    • To highlight the underrecognized benefits of PNAB.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of percutaneous needle aspiration biopsy.
    • Analysis of technique, applications, and outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • PNAB, especially with fine needles (21-gauge or less), is painless, inexpensive, and safe.

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  • It can be performed at the bedside or in outpatient settings, complementing other diagnostic methods.

    • Conclusions:

    • PNAB is a valuable tool for obtaining pathologic diagnoses, often obviating the need for excisional biopsy.
    • Consistent results depend on cytopathologist expertise and clinician collaboration.