FNA is recommended for all palpable solitary or dominant nodules, independent of size. FNA is preferred over thyroid scan or ultrasonography as the initial diagnostic test for thyroid nodules ...

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is a minimally invasive procedure used to obtain tissue samples from pancreatic lesions. This technique is crucial for diagnosing ...

Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) has long been used as a safe and effective way to evaluate thyroid nodules in adults, usually without sedation. Less is known about the safety and ...

Repeat FNA for small nodules often yields adequate cellular material for a diagnosis. Preferably, the repeat FNA should be done with ultrasound guidance. FNA using ultrasound guidance reduces the ...