Fine needle aspiration biopsy and the otolaryngologist

A survey of the diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration cytology in ENT practice was carried out over a 3-year period. The 119 aspirates were taken from a variety of head and neck sites and examined by an experienced cytopathologist. Cytology was accurate in 111 (93 per cent), with two false nega...

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Published in:	Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 101; no. 6; p. 595
Main Authors:	Wilson, J A, McIntyre, M A, von Haacke, N P, Maran, A G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-06-1987
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Biopsy, Needle Cytodiagnosis Female Head and Neck Neoplasms - diagnosis Head and Neck Neoplasms - pathology Humans Male Middle Aged
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Summary:	A survey of the diagnostic value of fine needle aspiration cytology in ENT practice was carried out over a 3-year period. The 119 aspirates were taken from a variety of head and neck sites and examined by an experienced cytopathologist. Cytology was accurate in 111 (93 per cent), with two false negative aspirates (1.7 per cent) and no false positive results. There were no complications and the technique was found to be a rapid, safe and cost-effective diagnostic tool.
ISSN:	0022-2151
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215100102312