Histological and needle-biopsy studies of juvenile mastopathy.
The cytomorphological and histological aspects of benign breast tumours found in the course of 1000 needle-biopsies in 119 young females (under 20 years old) has been outlined. According to the author epithelial-proliferation which not only appears alarming at this stage but is also on the edge of malignancy is quite frequent at this age. However, based on thorough follow-up examinations he warns of too quick and unfavourable judgement regarding epithelial-proliferation as none of the 119 cases cited have become malignant through the years observed. The found the diagnostic value of needle-biopsy especially useful in younger patients and suggests its more habitual use in everyday practice.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans