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Percutaneous lymph node aspiration biopsy: experience with a new technique.

K R Thomson, A J House, J H Göthlin

    Clinical Radiology
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Post-lymphographic fine needle aspiration lymph node biopsy is a safe and effective method for diagnosing metastatic cancer. This minimally invasive technique accurately identified metastatic disease in 4 of 13 patients, with no serious complications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Radiology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Metastatic disease diagnosis often requires accurate lymph node assessment.
    • Percutaneous fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy is a minimally invasive diagnostic tool.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of post-lymphographic percutaneous fine needle aspiration lymph node biopsy.
    • To assess the diagnostic accuracy of this technique in patients with suspected metastatic malignant disease.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 13 patients undergoing post-lymphographic FNA lymph node biopsy.
    • Procedures performed under local anesthesia with fluoroscopic guidance via an anterior transabdominal approach.
    • Biopsies analyzed for metastatic malignant cells.

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    Main Results:

    • Positive biopsy results for metastatic disease were obtained in 4 out of 13 patients.
    • Negative biopsies were confirmed by surgery or follow-up imaging in 7 patients.
    • No serious complications were reported during or after the procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Post-lymphographic percutaneous FNA lymph node biopsy is a feasible and safe procedure.
    • The technique demonstrates utility in the diagnosis of metastatic disease.
    • Further studies may be warranted to optimize its application in clinical practice.