Fine needle aspiration cytology of palpable breast lesions
De Freitas, R.; Hamed, H.; Fentiman, I.
British Journal of Clinical Practice 46(3): 187-190
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947 PMID: 1286021 Document Number: 388571
Fine needle aspiration cytology is a safe diagnostic technique for breast cancer and can identify certain benign lesions, which can be excised without affecting surrounding tissue. The combination of experienced operator and cytologist can yield high sensitivity and specificity, together with important prognostic information.
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