Table 2. Comparison of the Indicated Parameters between the FNA and CNB Groups.

Variable	FNA (n=100)	CNB (n=100)	P value
Pain score
During biopsy	3.7 (0–10)	3.6 (0–8)	0.454
After 20 min	0.9 (0–8)	1.1 (0–8)	0.296
No. of biopsies	1.4 (1–3)	1.2 (1–3)	0.002
Tolerability			0.246
Yes	100	97
No	0	0
Complication	0	3	0.246
Non-diagnostic	5	0	0.059

Values are expressed as median (range).

FNA, fine needle aspiration; CNB, core needle biopsy.