Infarction after fine needle aspiration biopsy of pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland - A case report
ACTA CYTOLOGICA, vol.45, no.6, pp.1008-1010, 2001 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 45 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2001
- Doi Number: 10.1159/000328346
- Journal Name: ACTA CYTOLOGICA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1008-1010
- Keywords: adenoma, pleomorphic, infarction, aspiration biopsy, NECROSIS
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: No
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a well-established and safe method for the rapid diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma. A few clinically important complications, including bleeding, infection and inflammatory reactions, result from FNA, In a small number nf cases FNA has been followed by varying degrees Of necrosis in some organs. In the literature there are a few reports associated with necrosis in a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland following, FNA.