title: Image-directed fine needle aspiration biopsy in nonpalpable breast lesions.
abstract: Fine needle aspiration biopsy of nonpalpable breast lesions may be performed with imaging guidance. The technique has a potential role, but is underused because of a relative paucity of specialty-trained, enthusiastic breast cytopathologists. This article discusses the strengths and limitations of the technique in the context of the various imaging modalities, and in comparison with needles used for histologic sampling.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1H4, Canada. pgordon@home.com
authors.forename: Paula B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Gordon
mesh_terms: D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D047688:Breast Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000473:pathology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography; D010173:Palpation; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary