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[Fine needle aspiration cytology. Report of 143 cases]
S Colorado Murguía1, B Flores Hernández, A C Escobar Moreno
1Depto. de Consulta Externa de Ginecología Oncológica, Hospital Regional de Especialidades No. 23, Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Monterrey, N.L.
Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|May 18, 1999
Summary
Fine needle aspiration biopsy accurately diagnoses breast nodules, showing high sensitivity and specificity. This cost-effective method offers excellent results for breast cancer diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Cytopathology
Context:
- Prospective study conducted at Hospital Regional de Especialidades No. 23.
- Evaluated 143 women diagnosed with solid mammary nodules between March 1996 and June 1997.
Purpose:
- To assess the diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) for solid mammary nodules.
- To share clinical experience with FNAB in breast lesion evaluation.
Summary:
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy demonstrated 98.61% accuracy in correlating cytologic results with clinical diagnosis for solid mammary nodules.
- Mammography showed lower correlation (30.06%) compared to FNAB.
- No false positive results were reported for FNAB.
Impact:
- FNAB is a highly sensitive and specific diagnostic tool for solid mammary nodules.
- The procedure is associated with low morbidity and cost, making it an effective diagnostic method.
- Accurate preoperative diagnosis facilitated appropriate treatment planning, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.