FINE-NEEDLE ASPIRATION BIOPSY OF MEDIASTINAL MASSES - A NEW APPROACH TO DIAGNOSIS

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 17  (1) , 49-52
Abstract
In 65 patients presenting with mediastinal masses, fine needle aspiration biopsy of the mass was carried out for cytological diagnosis. The procedure was performed with the aid of television-monitored fluoroscopy or computed tomography [CT], resulting in an average positive biopsy rate of 83%. The technique of CT-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy is described and the advantages of this method in diagnosing [neoplastic] mediastinal masses are discussed.

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