Why is the Procedure Performed?
- Determine the nature of lymph node enlargement.
- Differentiate between benign inflammation and tumors.
- Monitor the response of lymph nodes to treatments.
A precise medical procedure using ultrasound to guide a fine needle for sampling superficial lymph nodes. It ensures safe and rapid diagnosis of infections or tumors without major surgical intervention.
Scientific name: Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) of Lymph Node
Ultrasound is used to precisely locate the lymph node, followed by fine needle aspiration for laboratory analysis. A safe procedure performed under local anesthesia with minimal recovery time.