Ultrasound-guided biopsy in the evaluation of focal lesions and diffuse swelling of the parotid gland

Ultrasound‐guided core needle biopsy of salivary gland lesions: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

“…We identified 12 potentially relevant studies. [14][15][16][17][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] Seven of the 12 studies were excluded. The Yamashita study was excluded due to risk of verification bias (only patients referred to surgery were included).…”

“…24 The Buckland, Kesse, and Howlett studies were excluded because the data in these early studies were contained in a larger study published in 2009 (D. C. Howlett, personal communication). 14,15,26,27 The Pratap study was excluded because the data were reported in aggregate and the true positives, true negatives, false positives, and false negatives were not extractable. 25 The Wan study was excluded because these data were included in a later study (Y.-L. Wan, personal communication).…”

Diagnostic value of core needle biopsy and fine‐needle aspiration in salivary gland lesions

“…17,18 However, tumor-cell seeding after CNB is extremely rare and seems to be related to the needle diameter, the tumor type, and the anatomic site of puncture. 19 Additionally, multiple punctures seem to have an adverse effect on needle-track seeding. 20 Previous studies in breast cancer showed the incidence and amount of tumor displacement to be inversely related to the interval between CNB and excision of the needle track.…”

Is core needle biopsy safe and effective for the assessment of head and neck lesions?

“…Kesse et al performed a prospective study in 54 patients with palpable parotid swellings over a 3-year period from 1998 to 2001. 4 Patients underwent ultrasound-guided CNB under local anesthesia with either an 18-or 20-gauge needle. CNB was 100% accurate in differentiating between benign and malignant lesions.…”