The management of breast cysts by aspiration.
A review is given of 75 patients presenting with breast cysts treated by aspiration. The patients have been followed for an average of four years and in no case has a carcinoma been detected. The technique is considered to be safe provided the guidelines laid down by the writers are followed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged