Tumour seeding in a case of malignant melanoma due to fine needle aspiration of a lymph node

Summary Head and neck lumps are investigated with the aid of clinical examination, computed tomography and fine needle aspiration cytology. However, fine needle aspiration is theoretically associated with tumour seeding. We describe what we believe to be one of the first reported cases of fine needl...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2010-07, Vol.63 (7), p.e571-e572
Main Authors: Robinson, A.J, Brown, A.P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Biopsy, Fine-Needle - adverse effects
Fine needle aspiration cytology
Head and neck
Head and Neck Neoplasms - pathology
Humans
Lymph Nodes - pathology
Male
Malignant melanoma
Melanoma - pathology
Neoplasm Seeding
Plastic Surgery
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Tumour seeding
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Summary:Summary Head and neck lumps are investigated with the aid of clinical examination, computed tomography and fine needle aspiration cytology. However, fine needle aspiration is theoretically associated with tumour seeding. We describe what we believe to be one of the first reported cases of fine needle aspiration associated tumour seeding of a malignant melanoma within the head and neck region.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2009.11.002