Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
by Leslie Brown
1. Critical step in eval. of neck masses
2. Timing w/imaging is debatable
3. Procedure:
3.1. 23-25 gauge needle w/multiple aspirations obtained.
3.2. May be US guided
4. Differentiates:
4.1. cystic vs inflammatory
4.2. Malignant vs benign
4.3. lymphoma vs carcinoma
