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Aspiration Cytology: An Efficient and Cost‐Effective Modality
Author(s) -
Weymuller Ernest A.,
Kiviat Nancy B.,
Duckert Larry G.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.1983.93.5.561
Subject(s) - modality (human–computer interaction) , cytology , fine needle aspiration cytology , head and neck , medicine , medical physics , radiology , computer science , surgery , artificial intelligence , pathology
Aspiration cytology is under‐utilized in the evaluation of neck masses. This paper establishes the historical perspectives for the procedure which document its accuracy and safety. The discussion emphasizes the appropriate application of the technique and the strong arguments for its cost effective use as a primary diagnostic modality in evaluation of head and neck mass lesions.