Key Points:
- We describe a novel procedure, Endopharyngeal Ultrasound (EPhUS) and
EPhUS-guided FNA
- EPhUS requires an operator and an assistant, can be performed
transnasal or transoral, and utilizes a Endoscopic Ultrasonography
Bronchoscope
- EPhUS is a safe and effective method for biopsy of deep space neck
masses inaccessible to transcutaneous FNA
Key Words: Endoscopic, Ultrasound, Fine needle aspiration, Neck mass,
Biopsy, minimally invasive
Ethical Considerations: The patient presented below was informed that
this procedure has not been reported in the past and agreed to proceed
following standard informed consent. The patient consented to having
their case published in the literature.