Diagnostic Approach to Fine Needle Aspiration in a Breast Lesion.
- Author:
Gyungyub GONG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pathology, Asan Medical Center University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. gygong@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Breast lesion;
FNAB
- MeSH:
Biopsy, Fine-Needle*;
Breast*;
Diagnosis
- From:Korean Journal of Cytopathology
2007;18(2):93-99
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Fine needle aspiration has been widely used to diagnose of breast lesions whether they are malignant or not. When applied by experienced and well-trained practitioners, its accuracy can approach that of histopathology, In order to make optimal use of FNAB in breast lesions, this article has reviewed the criteria for sample adequacy, the diagnostic terminology and the cytomorphologic approach to making a diagnosis and avoiding diagnostic pitfalls.
