In Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy USG guided FNAC Procedure is available at our NABL, NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre as Advanced diagnostic & Ultrasound guided services. A fine needle is inserted through the skin and into a specific lump, nodule, or abnormal area, and then cells are removed from the area for cytological examination, a minimally invasive procedure that is guided by real-time ultrasound imaging.

About USG Guided FNAC Procedure

USG Guided FNAC: it is a diagnostic technique for obtaining cells from a gross lump/lesion/abnormal tissue by using a thin needle under ultrasound guidance. The ultrasound imaging enables the radiologist to visualize the area that is to be targeted in real time and to position the needle accurately. It is usually done to evaluate any thyroid nodules, size of the breast lumps, enlarged lymph nodes, enlargement of the salivary glands, or other immediately felt soft-tissue diseases.

What Is USG Guided FNAC?

USG-guided FNAC is a technique consisting of ultrasound imaging and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) whereby a portion of the body is drawn, yielding samples of cells. During the procedure, the patient positions him/herself so that access is appropriate to the area of interest. The radiologist uses an ultrasound 'probe' to find the location of the lesion and guides a very fine needle into it. Gentle aspiration is performed to take the cells for laboratory analysis. The technique is generally based on the indications and clinical demands and will be performed under local anaesthesia.

Common Reasons for USG-Guided FNAC

• Thyroid nodules: During the checkup or ultrasound examination, they look for thyroid nodules and lumps to check those selected.
• Breast lumps: Take cells from some types of abnormalities in the breast to look at them under the microscope.
• Evaluation of enlarged lymph nodes: To investigate enlarged lymph nodes or when there might be a problem with a lymph node enlargement that is not obvious.
• Salivary gland lesions: To explore any particular abnormalities of the parotid, submandibular or other salivary gland(s).
• Superficial or deep soft-tissue lesions which can be accessed: To acquire samples of the cells in the superficial or deep thickness of the soft tissue lesions.
• Uncontrolled growths: Masses discovered during a physical examination and pictures that do not fit in with an obvious explanation.
• Previous abnormalities: To get other diagnostic information if suggested by cytological evaluation.

Conditions Evaluated

Thyroid Nodules and Lesions

USG-FNA is helpful in taking a sample of cells from the thyroid nodules to assess the thyroid examination and in differentiating benign vs. suspicious thyroid examination.

Breast Abnormalities

It can be used to sample the cells from a tumour or lump within the breast identified by ultrasound or other imaging techniques.

Lymph Node Abnormalities

Enlarged or suspicious lymph nodes can be investigated using cell materials taken from the node at FNAC examinations, which have the potential to show if there are reactive, inflammatory, or infective changes or suspicious changes indicative of malignancy.

Salivary Gland Lesions

The doctor can take advantage of ultrasound guidance to select a particular salivary gland lesion for cellular sampling and cytological evaluation.

Soft-Tissue Masses

The technique can be used to examine soft-tissue masses that can be reached and to get cells for examining them in the lab.

Inflammatory and Infective Conditions

Gently collected, aspirated samples can be analysed if clinically appropriate, to aid in the investigation of some inflammatory and infective conditions.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre providing advanced Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology services under one roof. Our ultrasound-guided procedures are supported by modern imaging technology, experienced specialists, appropriate procedural protocols, and patient-focused care. We focus on accurate image guidance, proper sample collection, and reliable diagnostic services.

Book Your USG Guided FNAC Procedure

Contact Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy for details of appointments, availability of the procedure, and applicable charges, if your doctor has recommended you to get a USG Guided FNAC Procedure. If possible, include any records of previous ultrasounds, other imaging studies, or medical records. We will be able to discuss this and recommend what you should do to get started.