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PostPosted: 08/11/06 - 23:00    Post subject: Fine Needle Aspiration Vote now! Reply with quote

Hi, I can palpitate a lump in my breast. The doctor wants to perform a fine needle aspiration- FNA to precisely determine the nature of lump. Why is this technique used? Is it painful?
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PostPosted: 08/17/06 - 07:46    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a technique that allows to take a sample of various bumps and lumps and perform a biopsy. Problems like inflammation or even cancer can be detected in this way. FNA is usually used for diagnosis of neck lymph nodes, neck cysts, parotid gland, thyroid gland or any lump that can be felt. It is important to perform a biopsy of a lump on time, to act appropriately if needed. Sooner you put the right diagnose, your chances for treatment are greater and require less medications and effort. Technique is not painful, it will feel like a mosquito bite.
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