Utility of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy in the Evaluation of Pediatric Head and Neck Masses

Conclusions Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is an accurate and safe diagnostic tool for guiding management of persistent lymphadenopathy, thyroid nodules, and other HNM in pediatric patients. Negative FNABs can often obviate the need for surgical intervention.

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Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - April 28, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Huyett, P., Monaco, S. E., Choi, S. S., Simons, J. P. Tags: Pediatric Otolaryngology Source Type: research