title: [Technique and use of fine needle puncture for thyroid gland (author's transl)].
abstract: Fine needle puncture of cold and warm thyroid gland nodes has its definite place in the diagnostic repertory of thyroid diseases. This method can be performed rapidly and easily. It has a low complication rate and imparts to the physician a maximum of information in association with in-vitro tests and scintigram. Indication and technique of fine needle puncture are described and discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000473:pathology*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*
vernacular_title: Technik und Einsatz der Schilddrüsenfeinnadelpunktion.