Biopsy performed using a very thin needle. Usually extracts liquid or cells that can be examined by a pathologist. Making a Diagnosis
(fine NEE-dul BY-op-see) Type of biopsy in which a very thin needle is used to withdraw small fragments of tissue from the tumor mass
A cancer test in which a very small sample of tissue fragments is taken from a tumor via a fine needle.
A biopsy obtained by inserting a thin needle into a thyroid nodule and extracting cells for analysis. Also called fine needle aspiration (FNA).
A procedure in which a thin needle is introduced into the breast, to obtain a sampling of cells from an area targeted.