Accuracy of Core Needle Biopsy Versus Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology for Diagnosing Salivary Gland Tumors
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine
;
: 136-143, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-101082
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Core needle biopsy is a relatively new technique used to diagnose salivary gland lesions, and its role in comparison with fine needle aspiration cytology needs to be refined.METHODS:
We compared the results of 228 ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy and 371 fine needle aspiration procedures performed on major salivary gland tumors with their postoperative histological diagnoses.RESULTS:
Core needle biopsy resulted in significantly higher sensitivity and more accurate tumor subtyping, especially for malignant tumors, than fine needle aspiration. No patient developed major complications after core needle biopsy.CONCLUSIONS:
We recommend ultrasoundguided core needle biopsy as the primary diagnostic tool for the preoperative evaluation of patients with salivary gland lesions, especially when malignancy is suspected.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parotid Gland
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Salivary Glands
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Submandibular Gland
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Salivary Gland Neoplasms
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
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Diagnosis
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Biopsy, Large-Core Needle
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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