The diagnosis of lymphoma requires specimens with intact cellular architecture for accurate histopathologic and immunophenotypic classification. FNA is associated with a low sensitivity and potentially results in delays in lymphoma diagnosis. Although excisional biopsy is the gold standard for lymphoma diagnosis, depending on the lymph node location, excisional biopsy may be associated with complications and the need for general anesthesia. At a minimum, an imaging-guided core biopsy should be obtained to improve the accuracy and timeliness of lymphoma diagnosis.

Conditions: Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), Immunoproliferative Disease, Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Procedures: Fine-Needle Aspirate (FNA), Excisional Biopsy