Abstract
Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology of the breast is a historically validated procedure, although its usefulness compared with that of other minimally invasive methods of tissue procurement is controversial. Core needle biopsy (CNB), performed with a variety of devices, has gained popularity for evaluating nonpalpable breast lesions. CNB devices are also being considered for evaluating palpable breast lesions in conjunction with or as a replacement for FNA. A review of the literature with emphasis on comparing FNA with CNB for the diagnosis of nonpalpable and palpable breast abnormalities is presented herein.
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Sneige, N. (1999). Fine-Needle Aspiration versus Core Needle Biopsy for Diagnosis of Nonpalpable and Palpable Breast Lesions. In: Singletary, S.E. (eds) Breast Cancer. M.D. Anderson Solid Tumor Oncology Series. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2146-3_6
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