Most significant contraindication for Fine Needle Aspiration biopsy (FNA) is:
Ans: c. (Bleeding disorder)Ref: British Society for Clinical CytologyContraindication for FNA1. Uncorrected coagulopathies Anticoagulant therapy Intrinsic bleeding disorder2. Parasitic cysts - Chance of anaphylactic shock.3. Cough & respiratory infection - Contraindication for transthoracic FNA4. Carotid body tumour - May cause catecholamine release with potential risk of hypertensive crisis.
Moribund state of the patient
Disseminated malignancy
Bleeding disorder
HIV positivity
Histo Pathology