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Aspiration biopsy cytology of occult breast lesions by use of the “scouting needle”. A prospective study of 261 cases
Author(s) -
Daum Gary S.,
Kline Tilde S.,
Artymyshyn Renee L.,
Neal Hunter S.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(19910415)67:8<2150::aid-cncr2820670824>3.0.co;2-a
Subject(s) - medicine , occult , biopsy , radiology , mammography , watchful waiting , cytology , fine needle aspiration , prospective cohort study , surgery , general surgery , breast cancer , cancer , pathology , alternative medicine , prostate cancer
The increased use of mammography for the detection of impalpable breast lesions has resulted in a need for new diagnostic techniques. In a prospective study of 261 occult breast lesions, aspiration biopsy was done with a standard fine needle and syringe. This “scouting needle” technique permits the collection of diagnostic cytologic material in the clinician's office without specialized radiologic equipment. Thirty of 53 malignant lesions (57%) were detected cytologically. A benign cytologic diagnosis, which was made in 220 patients, did not preclude additional investigation. Aspiration biopsy using the “scouting needle” is a rapid, low‐cost, easily performed, initial procedure which complements “watchful waiting.” When diagnostic of carcinoma, it results in immediate surgical intervention and may obviate two‐stage surgical treatment.