Ultrasound-guided FNA

Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a medical procedure used to collect tissue or fluid samples from a specific area in the body, often for diagnosis. It involves using ultrasound imaging to accurately locate the target area, allowing a thin needle to be inserted through the skin with precision. This technique minimizes discomfort and risk while ensuring that the sample taken is representative of the tissue in question. FNA is commonly used for evaluating lumps or abnormal growths, particularly in the thyroid, breast, and lymph nodes. The samples are then analyzed to help determine the nature of the condition.