1989
Fine‐needle aspiration cytology of breast masses in pregnant and lactating women
Finley J, Silverman J, Lannin D. Fine‐needle aspiration cytology of breast masses in pregnant and lactating women. Diagnostic Cytopathology 1989, 5: 255-259. PMID: 2791833, DOI: 10.1002/dc.2840050305.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFine-needle aspiration biopsyBreast massesAspiration biopsyFine needle aspiration cytologyAbundant vacuolated cytoplasmFalse-positive diagnosesInflammatory backgroundLobular hyperplasiaPregnant womenCytologic examinationPostpartum periodMicrotissue fragmentsAspiration cytologyClinical utilityEpithelial groupsNuclear pleomorphismVacuolated cytoplasmCellular smearsIrregular nucleoliMorphologic featuresProteinaceous debrisEpithelial cellsWomenBiopsySecretory type
1987
The triage role of fine needle aspiration biopsy of palpable breast masses. Diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Silverman J, Lannin D, O'Brien K, Norris H. The triage role of fine needle aspiration biopsy of palpable breast masses. Diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness. Acta Cytologica 1987, 31: 731-6. PMID: 3425133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFine-needle aspiration biopsyNeedle aspiration biopsyFalse-positive diagnosesFNA biopsyTriage roleMedical CenterAspiration biopsyFrozen section confirmationFrozen section biopsyTertiary medical centerPalpable breast massesFNA breast biopsyOutpatient biopsyHistologic confirmationExcisional biopsyLocal anesthesiaPrimary diagnosisSuspicious diagnosisInpatient proceduresBreast carcinomaNegative groupPositive groupBiopsyInsufficient diagnosisBreast biopsy
1986
Fine needle aspiration cytology of subareolar abscess of the breast. Spectrum of cytomorphologic findings and potential diagnostic pitfalls.
Silverman J, Lannin D, Unverferth M, Norris H. Fine needle aspiration cytology of subareolar abscess of the breast. Spectrum of cytomorphologic findings and potential diagnostic pitfalls. Acta Cytologica 1986, 30: 413-9. PMID: 3461650.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubareolar abscessFalse-positive diagnosesForeign body reactionCytomorphologic findingsCytologic findingsFine needle aspiration cytologyFine-needle aspiration biopsyType giant cellsComplete surgical excisionDifferent treatment modalitiesFNA cytologic findingsSheets of histiocytesNeedle aspiration cytologyPotential diagnostic pitfallNeedle aspiration biopsyAtypical ductal cellsSquamous atypiaSurgical excisionCharacteristic findingsChronic inflammationSquamous metaplasiaNumerous neutrophilsExuberant granulation tissueTreatment modalitiesAspiration cytology