Ultrasound-guided needle biopsies

The needle aspiration (or needle biopsy) is a method based on the withdrawal, performed using a thin needle, of some cells of the affected tissue to be subjected to laboratory analysis (cytological examination). In the case where it is intended take a small piece of tissue a slightly larger gauge needle will be used. In this case we are talking about biopsy and related histological examination.

The session for performing a fine needle aspiration (of a thyroid or breast nodule) lasts a few minutes and It does not require hospitalization or anesthesiaThe patient is placed on a bed in a relaxed and comfortable position so that the doctor can take the blood sample. After this procedure, the patient can return home independently.

Fine needle aspiration is generally considered a simple, safe and painless diagnostic techniqueFine needle aspiration is quite common in determining the nature of thyroid or breast nodules. In the case of thyroid nodules The sampling is performed under ultrasound guidance in a rapid, minimally invasive manner and without the need for anesthesia and can also be performed on pregnant women without contraindications. Even in the case of breast lumps Fine needle aspiration is performed under ultrasound guidance, is quick and usually painless, and does not require anesthesia (except in special cases). In some cases, some discomfort may be felt due to bruising at the injection site, which can be relieved by applying cold compresses.