title: Fine needle aspiration of soft-tissue lesions.
abstract: The heterogeneity of soft-tissue neoplasms constantly challenges the diagnostic skills of pathologists. Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) cytology can provide a quick and relatively safe assessment of soft-tissue masses and can significantly contribute to patient management. This article illustrates the FNAB cytologic features of the most commonly encountered soft tissue lesions and discusses their differential diagnoses.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: F W
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Abdul-Karim
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Rader
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018204:Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue / Q000473:pathology*