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[Mammary tumor puncture with fine needle]
R Villarreal-Chávez1, J M Escobedo-Lobatón, L Benavides-de-Anda
1Hospital, Clínica y Maternidad Conchita, A.C. Monterrey, N.L.
Ginecologia Y Obstetricia De Mexico
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Fine needle biopsy is a sensitive and specific diagnostic tool for breast tumors. Our study shows high correlation between initial cytology and final histology, with no complications, confirming its utility.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Surgical Diagnosis
Background:
- Breast cancer is a significant health concern, ranking as the second most common malignancy in women.
- Accurate and early diagnosis is crucial for effective breast cancer management.
- Fine needle biopsy (FNB) is a widely used diagnostic procedure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and safety of fine needle biopsy in patients with breast tumors.
- To assess the correlation between fine needle biopsy cytology and subsequent histopathology findings.
- To demonstrate institutional experience with fine needle biopsy for breast lesions.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis of 22 patients diagnosed with breast tumors.
- All patients underwent fine needle biopsy followed by surgical treatment.
- Cytological findings were compared with histopathological results.
Main Results:
- Fine needle biopsy demonstrated high correlation with final histopathology findings in all cases.
- The procedure was found to be highly sensitive and specific.
- No complications were reported following fine needle biopsy.
Conclusions:
- Fine needle biopsy is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of breast tumors, offering high accuracy.
- The technique is simple, cost-effective, and reliable when performed adequately.
- FNB results correlate well with histopathology, supporting its use in clinical practice.