Open AccessA preliminary report of fine-needle aspiration biopsy in superficially accessible lesions in children
Author(s) -
A M O Shonubi,
O Akiode,
B A Salami,
A.A. Musa,
L M Ntele
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v23i3.28125
Subject(s) - medicine , fine needle aspiration , biopsy , open biopsy , radiology , lymphoma , surgery , pathology
Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) is a diagnostic technique which has achieved widespread use and acceptance. Its clinical use has continued to widen with the availability of more sophisticated methods of imaging. Its minimal invasiveness, cheap cost and easy application make it a technique of choice in investigating swellings even in children.