Nikolas
Created page with "* '''Needle size''' ** '''Measured in gauges (G)''' ** '''More gauges -> thinner needle''' ** '''20G is thinner than 18G''' * Image-guided biopsies ** Fine needle aspiration biopsy *** Tissue loses organization *** 20 – 22G needle *** Indications **** Breast biopsy **** Thyroid biopsy **** Lymph node biopsy ** Core biopsy = trucut biopsy *** Tissue maintains organization *** Ultrasound or CT guided *** Trucut needle is used **** 18G needle **** Bigger than FNAB needle..."