Fine needle aspiration and cytology assessment
In this video neuro and head and neck radiologist Reina Kloet discusses the Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Assessment (FNAC) and how to determine if one can be performed safely.
There are two ultrasound techniques to be able to look at the needle during the FNA: the parallel or the perpendicular approach.
The parallel and perpendicular techniques.
We prefer the parallel in which the whole needle is visible during the procedure.
The needle is visible during the parallel technique.
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