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What are the side-effects of fine needle aspiration?
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FNA complications: FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration) can be complicated locally by external or internal bleeding (hematoma) and depending on the location of the aspirated lesion one might develop air in the chest cavity(pneumothorax), perforating of the bowel(peritonitis), blood in the urine or stool, infected biopsy site with spread to the blood, and pain. Most FNA's have minimal complications other than minor pain.
Answered 6/5/2016
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