Fine-Needle Aspiration

“What is fine-needle aspiration? A detailed question and answers guide”

Answer.FNAC is also called fine needle aspiration cytology.

FNAC is the microscopic examination of aspirate which is obtained by penetrating a fine needle in the lesion.
FNAC is a procedure for rapid diagnosis.

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FNAC Procedure

Position the needle over the target area in the lesion.
As the needle is penetrated and is positioned a plunger is pulled to apply negative pressure.
Negative pressure should be released as the needle remains in the target tissue.
The needle is withdrawn and defamed air is withdrawn outside.
A drop of aspirate is taken on the slide and is thoroughly spread.
Fix the slide by keeping it in 95% of alcohol for one hour.
Staining with PAP stain should be done.

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Help in the diagnosis of swellings of the head and neck region.
Part of initial diagnostic work-up of lymphadenopathy, metastatic lesion, or lymphomas.
Helps in distinguishing benign from malignant and cystic lesions from inflammatory lesions.
Aids in diagnosis for salivary gland pathologies.
Helps to identify the cause of enlarged lymph nodes.

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