Fine Needle Aspiration of a Breast Cyst
Having a fine needle aspiration may seem scary, but it can give you the clearest information about the nature of the lump. If the lump turns out to be a cyst, the fluid can be drained out, relieving any pressure it may have been causing. Learn more about a fine needle aspiration biopsy. (Source: About.com Breast Cancer)
Source: About.com Breast Cancer - September 6, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Ultrasound May Cut Thyroid Biopsy Rate (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Certain characteristics of thyroid nodules identified on ultrasound can help predict the likelihood of cancer, and may also help determine if fine-needle aspiration biopsy can be deferred, a large, single-center study suggested. (Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology)
Source: MedPage Today Endocrinology - August 26, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

National Training Course in Thyroid Ultrasound and FNAC for Clinicians
The National Training Course in Thyroid Ultrasound and FNAC for Clinicians will take place on 5 December 2013 in London. This popular one-day course is an essential part of the national training scheme for certification in the use of ultrasound in the management of thyroid diseases by nonradiologists. The curriculum for training and certification for neck ultrasound by non-radiologists has been drawn up jointly by the British Thyroid Association and the Royal College of Radiologists. The programme is supported by the Society for Endocrinology and approved by the Royal College of Physicians from whom CPD has been approved....
Source: Society for Endocrinology - August 19, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Comparative Effectiveness of FNA Cytology Sampling PoliciesComparative Effectiveness of FNA Cytology Sampling Policies
This study utilized simulation modeling to evaluate the impact of several different sampling policies on fine-needle aspiration cytology effectiveness and adverse event rate. American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

What is a Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)Biopsy?
What is a fine needle aspiration(FNA)biopsy? (Source: About.com Lung Cancer)
Source: About.com Lung Cancer - June 10, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: lungcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news

Ultrasound-Guided FNA Cytology of Lymph Nodes in MelanomaUltrasound-Guided FNA Cytology of Lymph Nodes in Melanoma
This overview discusses new criteria for the utilization of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology in malignant melanoma, as well as recent advances in FNAC technology. Expert Review of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - May 29, 2013 Category: Dermatology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

Thyroid Carcinoma
CT scan verified thyroid gland localization of this asymptomatic neck mass that proved to be papillary thyroid carcinoma on needle aspiration biopsy. Thyroidectomy confirmed the diagnosis of cancer. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - May 29, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

New Video: Fine Needle Aspiration of Thyroid NodulesFrom Harrison's Online
(Source: AccessMedicine Updates)
Source: AccessMedicine Updates - May 15, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news

More Thyroid Nodules Detected, More Surgeries, New Data Show More Thyroid Nodules Detected, More Surgeries, New Data Show
A new analysis of large US claims databases shows fine-needle aspiration of thyroid nodules has increased dramatically over the past few years, with a resulting increase in thyroid surgeries. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology of the Breast(Tse et al.)
Atlas of Cyto-Histologic CorrelatesThis book provides a detailed update on all aspects of fine-needle aspiration cytology of breast lesions. It will serve readers as an up-to-date reference and atlas on both new entities in breast pathology, including borderline lesions such as flat epithelial atypia, and the classic benign and malignant lesions. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the characteristic diagnostic features as well ... (Source: Springer Medicine titles)
Source: Springer Medicine titles - April 13, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Pathology Source Type: news

Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration AP3
Registration closes soon. Don’t miss this opportuity to perfect your biopsy skills and expand your business while earning up to 16 CME credits. CAP members receive a discount for registering. (Source: CAP Important Announcements and News)
Source: CAP Important Announcements and News - February 12, 2013 Category: Pathology Source Type: news