JOURNAL ARTICLE

Comparison of 21 Gauge vs 25 Gauge Needles in US Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology of Thyroid Nodules.

  • Published In: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024, v. 117. P. ii406 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ghazy, Mohamed Shaker; Sayam, Omnia Ahmed; Saad El-din, Somaia Ahmed; Hatata, Mahmoud Ibrahim 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on recent medical imaging and biopsy techniques used in diagnosing various diseases. It reports that ultrasound and gastrografin enema show comparable accuracy in diagnosing Hirschsprung disease, with ultrasound demonstrating high sensitivity and good agreement with biopsy results. A study comparing 21-gauge and 25-gauge needles for ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of thyroid nodules found no significant difference in sample adequacy, though 21-gauge needles are recommended for calcified nodules due to better rigidity. Additionally, intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) imaging is presented as a promising noninvasive method for quantitatively assessing inflammatory bowel disease activity. The article also notes that percutaneous renal biopsy remains essential for diagnosing renal parenchymal diseases, with needle gauge affecting biopsy adequacy.

Additional Information

  • Source:QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2024/10, Vol. 117, pii406
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1460-2725
  • DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae175.934
  • Accession Number:181636551
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