Fine-needle aspiration for diagnosis of intranodal squamous-cell carcinoma metastatic from the skin |
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| Authors: | R Parker S M Dinehart R G Bennett H Y Houn |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Dermatology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock 72205. |
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| Abstract: | Fine-needle aspiration is a useful way to determine the presence of squamous-cell carcinoma in enlarged lymph nodes of patients at high risk for metastases. Advantages include a high degree of accuracy, outpatient as well as inpatient availability, and negligible potential for seeding of malignant cells. Cutaneous oncologists should consider using this technique in patients with lymphadenopathy and a previous history of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. |
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