needle aspiration

collocation in English

meaningsofneedleandaspiration

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needle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈniː.dəl/us
/ˈniː.dəl/
a thin metal pin, used in sewing, that is pointed at one end and has a hole called an eye at the other end ...
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aspiration
noun
uk
/ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
something that you hope ...
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(Definition ofneedleandaspirationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In this patient, in whom resonance imaging demonstrated a small anterior and diaphragmatic effusion, this was removed surgically instead of using a percutaneousneedleaspiration.
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These include clinical examination, additional mammography, untrasonography and fineneedleaspirationand cytology.
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Needleaspirationcan only retrieve groups of cells for cytology and not a tissue cylinder or biopsy, precluding evaluation of the tissue architecture.
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For instance,needleaspirationof fluid from a gouty joint will reveal negatively birefringent monosodium urate crystals.
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Regular monitoring mainly consists of watching for changes in nodule size and symptoms, and repeat ultrasonography orneedleaspirationbiopsy if the nodule grows.
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Doctors usually perform aneedleaspirationbiopsy of the thyroid to determine the status of the nodules.
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In some cases, fineneedleaspirationmay assist in the diagnosis.
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The procedure involves aneedleaspiration, performed using an anesthetic.
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If septic arthritis needs to be ruled out,needleaspirationof the fluid can be performed under ultrasound guidance.
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This is usually accomplished with endoscopic ultrasound or with fineneedleaspiration.
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Core biopsies, which preserve tissue architecture, should not be confused with fineneedleaspiration specimens, which are analyzed using cytopathology techniques.
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Thyroid tissue may be obtained for biopsy by fineneedleaspirationor by surgery.
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If suppuration occurs, it may needneedleaspiration.
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Theneedleaspirationmay be performed in a healthcare provider's office or clinic using local anaesthetic if required.
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