Fine needle aspiration

Question 1

the study of cellular samples obtained from organs that do not shed cells spontaneously, such as breast, thyroid, lymph nodes, liver, lungs, skin, soft tissues and bones.

Answer 1

Fine needle aspiration

Question 2

Useful in lesions that are easily palpable, like growth of skin, subcutaneous soft tissue tumors, thyroid, lymph nodes, salivary glands and breast.

Answer 2

Fine needle aspiration

Question 3

Basic technique in fine needle aspiration uses a _______.

Answer 3

25-gauge needle and a 10-ml syringe.

Question 4

TRUE OR FALSE. In fine needle aspiration, the sample should be air dried as quickly as possible to reduce the effects of swelling.

Answer 4

False, the sample should be air dried as quickly as possible to reduce the effects of shrinking.

Question 5

Deeply seated lesions such as lung, mediastinum, abdominal organs (liver, pancreas, etc.) and retroperitoneal organs (kidney, adrenal, lymph nodes) are performed under _______ or ______.

Answer 5

laparoscopy computerized tomography (CT scan) or ultrasound (sonography)