Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy

Ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy can obtain tissue samples for pathological examination.
If a pathological examination is deemed necessary, the physician may recommend an ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy to obtain tissue samples, which will then be sent to a cytopathologist for further examination.

• Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy Procedure

  1. Disinfect the skin
  2. Local anesthesia may be injected
  3. Perform several passes with the core needle under ultrasound guidance to obtain appropriate tissue samples
  4. Fix the specimen and send it to a cytopathologist for examination
  5. Apply local pressure to the puncture site for approximately 30 minutes
  6. Return to the clinic one week later to review the report

• Possible Complications of Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy

  1. Bruising similar to that of a blood draw
  2. Minor local pain
  3. Occasional swelling with slight bleeding
  4. Most symptoms will disappear within a few days
  5. Alternative option: Surgery to directly remove the neck mass