Applications of Thin Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Urology

Wein, Alan J.; Ring, Ernest J.; Freiman, David B.; Oleaga, Juan A.; Carpiniello, Victor L.; Banner, Marc P.; Pollack, Howard

doi:10.1016/s0022-5347(17)56912-8

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“…Few reports have been published in the literature on ABC in diagnosing the nature of ureteral stenosis in patients with malignancy. [2][3][4][5][6] In the current paper we review our cases and those from the published literature to emphasize the importance of ABC in establishing the true nature of ureteral stenosis which complicates known ma-lignancy. The various cytologic patterns of different types of ureteral metastases are presented and illustrated.…”

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The role of aspiration cytology in the management of ureteral obstruction in patients with known cancer

Luciani

Scappini

Pusiol

et al. 1987

Cancer

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In patients with known cancer, especially in cases of genitourinary cancer, thickening of the ureteral wall secondary to irradiation, chemotherapy, or surgery may make the diagnosis of metastasis, recurrence or persistence of malignancy very difficult. Since it is impossible to determine by radiologic imaging methods, whether the stricture is benign or malignant in nature, exploratory laparotomy with direct tissue biopsy remains the only procedure for an accurate diagnosis of the cause of the obstruction. As such surgery carries a significant level of morbidity, nonaggressive diagnostic techniques should be considered. The authors investigated the usefulness of aspiration biopsy cytology under fluoroscopic guidance in establishing the true nature of ureteral stenosis in 15 patients with known primary malignancy, who had previously been treated with surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy. The etiology of the primary malignancies were uterine cervix (six), bladder (two), prostate (two), uterine corpus (two), pancreas (one), stomach (one), and rectum (one). Thirteen patients had metastatic ureteral involvement. There were no false-positive or false negative cytologic findings, therefore diagnostic accuracy was 100%. In the authors' experience the success of aspiration biopsy cytology depends on the skill and experience of the physician performing the procedure. The results of this study and review of the literature demonstrate that aspiration biopsy cytology is an accurate, minimally invasive means for correct cytologic diagnosis of ureteral strictures which can complicate cancer, without resorting to more aggressive diagnostic procedures.

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The role of aspiration cytology in the management of ureteral obstruction in patients with known cancer

Luciani

Scappini

Pusiol

et al. 1987

Cancer

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Retroperitoneal lymph node aspiration biopsy in staging of pelvic cancer: A cytological study of 228 consecutive cases

Cochand‐Priollet

Roger

Boccon-Gibod

et al. 1987

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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Knowledge of the status of the pelvic lymph nodes is important for accurate staging and adequate treatment of patients with genitourinary tract cancer (bladder and prostatic carcinoma, testicular tumors, and uterine carcinoma). A total of 228 consecutive patients underwent preoperative evaluation of the lymph node status by lymphangiography combined with fine-needle aspiration biopsy. A lymphadenectomy was performed in 94 patients. The overall diagnostic accuracy was 93%. There were 5% false-negative results and no false-positive diagnoses. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy is an inexpensive method with which to detect the presence of metastatic lymph nodes visualized by bipedal lymphangiography. It is also a safe and well-tolerated method, with a low morbidity and no mortality. The various cytological features are described as are some possible pitfalls.

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Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy for Metastatic Tumors of the Kidneys and Urogenital Tract

Barth¹

1986

Percutaneous and Interventional Urology and Radiology

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Applications of Thin Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Urology

Cited by 13 publications

References 9 publications

The role of aspiration cytology in the management of ureteral obstruction in patients with known cancer

The role of aspiration cytology in the management of ureteral obstruction in patients with known cancer

Retroperitoneal lymph node aspiration biopsy in staging of pelvic cancer: A cytological study of 228 consecutive cases

Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy for Metastatic Tumors of the Kidneys and Urogenital Tract

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