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For FNA, the accuracy was 99.4%, the sensitivity was 99.6%, the specificity was 99.3%, the positive predictive value was 99.3%, and the negative predictive value was 99.6%. No FNA results were non-diagnostic. Surgical follow-up revealed that only eight of the 1435 assessments (0.5%), all performed for LN lesions, yielded false-negative or false-positive results.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"st4\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The present study is based on single-center observations. The use of FNA, when performed by a specialized cytopathologist and with US assistance from a radiologist, produces accurate results and sufficient material for analysis, especially for LNs in extrathyroidal head-and-neck lesions. This study also reveals that the technique is a low-cost and effective process. 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