Fine-needle aspiration cytology of the breast.

摘要: Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an established, highly accurate, and cost-effective method for diagnosing lesions in different organs, including the breast. The minimally invasive without unwanted side effects. FNAC forms part of triple assessment breast lesions. Despite some shortcomings reporting categories, as has proved its value describing findings most accurately. diagnostic impact depends on experience operator, quality preparation, skills cytopathologist. highest accuracy achieved at centers with a multidisciplinary approach. often palpation guided from palpable masses, whereas ultrasonography guidance more widely used nonpalpable Inadequate sampling particularly seen collagenous submitted specimens sampled by physicians lacking procedure. A biopsy recommended when provides scant material. considered to be safe screening purposes, although moderately less sensitive than core needle biopsy. accurate experienced cytopathologists are available assess adequacy aspirated material advise additional aspirations ancillary tests needed.