title: Biopsy techniques in head and neck.
abstract: The establishment of an accurate histologic diagnosis is extremely important in the management of patients with head and neck lesions. This article describes various biopsy techniques and discusses the clinical implications in relation to common lesions involving thyroid and salivary glands and cervical lymphadenopathy. The diagnostic pitfalls and pros and cons of needle biopsy are also discussed in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Shaha
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D005629:Frozen Sections; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology