Fine-Needle Aspiration of Splenic Lesions.
10.3348/jkrs.1994.31.5.921
- Author:
Sang Hee KIM
;
Young Il MIN
;
In Chul LEE
;
Moon Gyu LEE
;
Yong Ho AUH
;
Chang Dong HYUN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Biopsy, Fine-Needle*;
Diagnosis;
Hemangioma;
Hematopoiesis, Extramedullary;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Lymphangioma, Cystic;
Lymphoma;
Needles;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Pneumothorax;
Punctures;
Spleen;
Tuberculosis;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
1994;31(5):921-924
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and usefulness of percutaneous fine needle aspiration biopsy of the splenic lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fine needle aspiration biopsy was done in 7 patients with splenic lesions. Spleen puncture was perfoled by using 22 gauge Chiba needle, under ultrasound guidance in 6 patients and CT guidance in one patient. RESULTS: No major complication such as bleeding, infection or pneumothorax occurred. Final diagnosis were 2 cases of splenic lymphoma and one case each of metastasis, cystic lymphangioma, tuberculosis, hemangioma, and extramedullary hematopoiesis. Cytologic results were true positive in 4 patients and were clinically useful in all patients. CONCLUSION: This study shows that FNAB of splenic lesions may be a valuable procedure safe from major complications such as fatal bleeding.
