Fine-needle aspiration of breast masses.
Evaluation of breast masses is a frequent dilemma encountered by a primary care physician. Adding fine-needle aspiration biopsy to the work-up of these lesions adds an inexpensive, highly accurate test with high patient acceptance. At our institution a technique using a butterfly needle has yielded a sensitivity of 91% and a specificity of 100%.
Elfrink
R J
RJ
Marshall Surgical Associates, Missouri.
Ulbrich
J
J
Metzler
M H
MH
D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity