FNA biopsy

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FNA is an abbreviation that stands for fine needle aspiration biopsy.

Breast fibroadenoma by fine needle aspiration
Breast fibroadenoma by fine needle aspiration

Process[edit | edit source]

The removal of tissue or fluid with a thin needle for examination under a microscope.

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

As the biopsy is done with just a small bore (fine needle) needle, it is considered less invasive compared to a surgical biopsy.

External links[edit | edit source]


Lung

"Lung needle biopsy"

Neck

"Fine-Needle Aspiration of Neck Masses"
"Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate"

Bone

"Bone marrow aspiration"
"Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy"

Risk

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