Most significant contraindication for Fine Needle Aspiration biopsy (FNA) is:
Correct Answer: Bleeding disorder
Description: 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.
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