Fine Needle Aspiration Of Breast
A fine needle aspiration of the thyroid gland is a procedure to remove thyroid cells for examination. The thyroid is located in front of the trachea (windpipe) at the top of the neck.
Alternative Names
Thyroid nodule fine needle aspirate biopsy; Biopsy - thyroid - skinny-needle; Skinny-needle thyroid biopsy
How the test is performed
This test may be done in the health care provider's office or in a hospital. Usually numbing medicine (anesthesia) is not needed...
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