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Needle aspiration in pathology

J V Lever

    Investigative & Cell Pathology
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology is a valuable outpatient diagnostic method for subcutaneous tumors, particularly in the breast, thyroid, and lymph nodes. While it has limitations like false negatives, it aids clinicians in patient management.

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    Fine needle aspiration cytology.

    Journal of clinical pathology·1985

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Pathology
    • Cytology

    Background:

    • Fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure.
    • It is widely used for diagnosing various subcutaneous malignancies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the technique of fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology.
    • To review criteria for malignancy and discuss potential diagnostic errors.

    Main Methods:

    • The paper details the practical aspects of performing fine needle aspiration biopsy.
    • It includes a review of cytological criteria for identifying cancerous cells.

    Main Results:

    • Fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology is effective for breast tumors, thyroid nodules, salivary glands, lymph nodes, and prostate.
    • The technique helps in the clinical assessment of malignancy.

    Conclusions:

    • Fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology is a useful diagnostic tool in clinical practice.
    • Understanding its limitations, such as false positives and false negatives, is crucial for accurate interpretation.

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