Most significant contraindication for Fine Needle Aspiration biopsy (FNA) is:: (A) Moribund state of the patient, (B) Disseminated malignancy, (C) Bleeding disorder, (D) HIV positivity
Answer is C. 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.