European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases
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Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis · Dec 2016
Observational StudyEfficacy of ultrasound-guided core needle gun biopsy in diagnosing cervical lymphadenopathy.
Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology (US-FNA) is useful for diagnosing cervical lymphadenopathy. However, FNA, has a high false negative rate, especially in patients with lymphoma. Ultrasound-guided core needle gun biopsy (US-CNB) has recently become important for diagnosing cancers, but its value remains undetermined. This study evaluates the efficacy of US-CNB, performed in an outpatient setting, in diagnosing cervical lymphadenopathy and the spectrum of related diseases. ⋯ The US-CNB is safe, effective, and has a high diagnostic yield for cervical lymphadenopathy. The US-CNB may also be useful for diagnosing lymphoma and Kikuchi's disease.