Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is the most commonly used technique for performing a breast biopsy. For a palpable breast lump, a fine needle is inserted through the skin and directed towards the ...
A recent study by Wang et al. has investigated the use of fine-needle aspiration in the diagnosis of small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although the procedure is considered to be accurate and ...
Clinical breast examination (CBE) is one of the most common methods used for early detection of breast cancer in low- and middle-income countries. CBE alone is limited by lack of specificity and may ...
It is recommended that aspirin or other agents that affect coagulation be discontinued for several days before the procedure. FNA is typically performed using 22 to 25 gauge needles and 10 or 20 ml ...
In this Journal feature, information about a real patient is presented in stages (boldface type) to an expert clinician, who responds to the information by sharing relevant background and reasoning ...
Different types of catheters can be used to perform needle aspiration, and you should be familiar with the specific devices available at your institution. The procedure requires a 16-gauge or 18-gauge ...
A pancreatic biopsy is a diagnostic test for pancreatic cancer. It involves taking a sample of cells from tissue or a tumor in the pancreas and sending it for laboratory analysis. Types of biopsy for ...