Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA/FNAC)
What is FNAC?
Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA/FNAC) is a minimally invasive procedure where a thin needle is used to aspirate cells from a lump or swelling for microscopic examination. It is often used for superficial swellings and can be ultrasound-guided when required.
Common uses
FNAC is commonly used for evaluation of lumps in areas such as,
· Thyroid nodules
· Lymph nodes
· Breast lumps
· Soft tissue masses
· Salivary gland swellings
Helps in determining whether a swelling is likely benign or suspicious for malignancy. It can support diagnosis in conditions like thyroid nodules, where FNAC helps triage which cases may need surgery and full histopathology.
- The skin is cleaned and the needle is inserted into the lump; the sample is aspirated and placed on slides for microscopic evaluation.
- Mild discomfort can occur during aspiration, and sometimes more than one pass is done to obtain adequate cells.
- Reports are typically issued after slide preparation and pathologist review within 24-48 hours.
FNAC is usually chosen as a quick first-line test for lumps, while biopsy is chosen when a tissue diagnosis is needed for definitive confirmation and detailed assessment.
Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA/FNAC)
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