Role of fine-needle aspiration in the evaluation of neck masses.
Fine-needle aspiration has assumed a large role in the evaluation of head and neck masses. It has been found to be simple, quick, accurate, and cost-effective in the workup of patients with unknown head and neck masses. This article reviews these advantages and the role of fine-needle aspiration in the evaluation of head and neck masses.
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas.
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D000465:Algorithms; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods; D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D009333:Neck; D012468:Salivary Gland Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology