Year: 1996 Vol. 62 Ed. 3 - (7º)
Artigos Originais
Pages: 246 to 250
Fine Needle Aspiration in the Diagnosis of Head and Neck Masses.
Author(s):
Guilherme Pilla Caminha*,
José Faibes Lubianca Neto**,
Gabriel Kuhl***
Keywords: Biopsy, needle, head and neck neoplasmics
Abstract:
The differencial diagnosis for head and neck masses is extense and includes benign and malignant lesions. The history and physical examination can help finding informations for the diagnosis; sometimes, however, is necessary to use other methods to establish a definitive diagnosis. Fine-needle aspiration is a procedure considered in the first-line investigation of an unknown mass. We discuss its utility and limitations in the diagnosis of head and neck tumors.
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