Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Utility of Fine-Needle Aspiration in Breast Lesions: A Correlation with Surgical Pathology
Alaa S. Hrizat,
Kelly A. Doxzon,
Robert P. Post
et al.
Abstract:Background: Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating breast lesions, yet its use is less frequent compared to core needle biopsies. This study aims to assess the diagnostic performance and clinical utility of FNA in correlation with surgical pathology outcomes.
Methods: We performed a three-year retrospective search using our institutional database to identify cases of breast mass FNAs performed by interventional radiologists under ultrasound guidance. We reviewed cytopathology… Show more
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