Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Flashcards

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1
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Which lesions May percutaneous FNA be performed on

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Superficial and peripheral lesions

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What is used as a (pathological) guidance to FNA Cytology

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CT scans or ultrasound

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What is EBUS-FNA

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Endobronchial ultrasound guided FNA

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What are some advantages of FNA

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Minimally invasive
Sample wide range of areas
Real time
Potential for rapid on site evaluation 
Less expensive than mediastinoscopy
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What can FNA Cytology be used for

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To diagnose and stage lung cancer
Diagnosis of mediastinal cancer
Lymphadenopathy
Restarting of lung cancer

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What is the roles of the BMS in the FNA clinic

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Assist preparations
Assist on site specimen adequacy
Feedback to cytopathologists in department

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Summarise some benefits I’d FNA Cytology

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Technique relatively painless 
Accurate results 
Inexpensive
Rapid
Minimally invasive
Applied to cancer staging with new techniques 
Can be used to monitor treatment
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