TY - JOUR T1 - Liver aspiration in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in the Gambia. JF - Journal of Clinical Pathology JO - J Clin Pathol SP - 185 LP - 192 DO - 10.1136/jcp.38.2.185 VL - 38 IS - 2 AU - A Ajdukiewicz AU - A Crowden AU - E Hudson AU - C Pyne Y1 - 1985/02/01 UR - http://jcp.bmj.com/content/38/2/185.abstract N2 - Fine needle aspiration was used for the cytological diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in 151 Gambian patients. Of 133 with hepatic tumours a correct positive cytological diagnosis was obtained in 116 (87.2%). This simple test was a safe and accurate diagnostic procedure. It is particularly suitable for use in countries where medical resources are limited and hepatocellular carcinoma is prevalent. ER -