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