Glossary of Melanoma Terms - F

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Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA)

Technique in which a needle is inserted into the tissue or tumor to aspirate (take out) fluid and cells.  This tissue/fluid is smeared onto a slide and is then looked at under a microscope.  FNA can be performed in the office or under radiology guidance.

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