Female 65 years old Reason: left level 1b lymph node biopsy, fna History: eval lymph node Written informed consent was obtained. Patient was prepped and draped in sterile fashion. Skin was anesthetized with lidocaine. Cytology is present. Large node in the left submandibular area identified by CT was targeted.Under ultrasound guidance 4, 25 g. fine-needle aspirates were obtained and submitted for cytologic analysis. 3 were processed routinely and the fourth sample was placed in media for flow cytometry.Less than 5 cc blood loss. Patient recovered uneventfully and was discharged to home in good condition.
Successful fine-needle aspiration biopsy left neck nodes.