Saturday, 16 June 2007

FNA of salivary gland lesions

Technique:
10- to 13-MHz linear probe
25-gauge needle
Samples evaluation by cytologist
If inadequate, 20 and 22 gauge needles

References:
Siewert B et al. Utility and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Salivary Gland Masses Including a Cytologist’s Review. J Ultrasound Med 23:777-783 • 0278-4297