Needle tract seeding following percutaneous biopsy of pediatric head and neck sarcoma: A case report

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the possibility of sarcoma biopsy needle track seeding from FNA/Core Needle Biopsy during the workup of a pediatric head and neck mass. Though not currently widely practiced in head and neck tumors, surgeons may consider placing biopsy tracks in the area of planned resection for suspected head and neck malignancies as is more common in approaches to extremity sarcoma.

Keywords: core needle biopsy; fine needle; head and neck cancer; needle biopsy; needle tract seeding; pediatric sarcoma.