The case for pathologist ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspiration biopsy

The addition of ultrasound guidance to the pathologist's fine‐needle aspiration biopsy armamentarium can improve sampling and patient care, not only for biopsies of the thyroid, but at other tumor sites as well. Good ultrasound‐guided biopsy skills are no more difficult to learn than good smear...

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Published in:Cancer 2008-12, Vol.114 (6), p.463-468
Main Author: Abele, John S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy, Needle - methods
Humans
Thyroid Gland - diagnostic imaging
Thyroid Gland - pathology
Thyroid Nodule - pathology
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The addition of ultrasound guidance to the pathologist's fine‐needle aspiration biopsy armamentarium can improve sampling and patient care, not only for biopsies of the thyroid, but at other tumor sites as well. Good ultrasound‐guided biopsy skills are no more difficult to learn than good smear‐making skills.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/cncr.23950