1998
Influence of Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors on Racial Differences in Late-Stage Presentation of Breast Cancer
Lannin D, Mathews H, Mitchell J, Swanson M, Swanson F, Edwards M. Influence of Socioeconomic and Cultural Factors on Racial Differences in Late-Stage Presentation of Breast Cancer. JAMA 1998, 279: 1801-1807. PMID: 9628711, DOI: 10.1001/jama.279.22.1801.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer stageBreast cancerCancer stageRacial differencesMajor health care facilitiesMultivariate logistic regression modelAfrican AmericansBreast cancer mortalityTNM stage IIICase-control studySignificant predictorsUniversity Medical CenterSocioeconomic factorsHealth care facilitiesArea of residenceLogistic regression modelsAfrican American womenSocioeconomic variablesControl womenBreast surgeryCancer mortalityPrivate health insuranceMedical CenterEffective treatmentStage III
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