title: Limitations and value of aspiration cytology.
abstract: The successes of aspiration cytology have enhanced its popularity over the past few years. Now the limitations of the technique are becoming apparent. This article reviews the uses and contraindications for the detection of benign and malignant lesions in various body sites.
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D012466:Salivary Gland Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000473:pathology