title: Fine needle aspiration cytology of lesions of the head and neck and factors affecting outcome.
abstract: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (F.N.A.C.) has been used as a diagnostic tool by the ENT departments in Tayside since the end of 1985. This paper discusses the results of our initial experience with this and outlines some of the diagnostic pitfalls. This is a useful and accurate procedure with many advantages over diagnostic biopsy.
authors.affiliation: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.
authors.forename: K D
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Morton
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D012469:Salivary Glands / Q000473:pathology