Necrosis of a Warthin's tumor following fine needle aspiration.
Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy of a parotid mass demonstrated features diagnostic of a Warthin's tumor. Resection of the mass six weeks later yielded a necrotic nodule lacking distinguishing characteristics. This case illustrates infarction of the target lesion, a rare complication of FNA biopsy of salivary gland neoplasms. Correlation of the histology with the cytology will prevent diagnostic difficulties in such instances.
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Department of Pathology, Letterman Army Medical Center, Presidio of San Francisco, California 94129-6700.
D000235:Adenolymphoma / Q000473:pathology*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003581:Cytodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*