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KMID : 0387920070180020112
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Korean Journal of Cytopathology
2007 Volume.18 No. 2 p.112 ~ p.118
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Diagnostic Pitfalls in Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology: False Positive and False Negative
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Park Kyeong-Mee
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Abstract
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Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has become a highly preferred, minimally invasive diagnostic tool of choice in the diagnosis of a palpable breast mass owing to its sensitivity, specificity, cost-effectiveness, and expediency. Although breast needle biopsies have been widely employed recently due to the increased detection rate of non-palpable early lesions, the importance of the use of FNAC cannot be underestimated. It comprises part of the diagnostic triad for the breast along with a physical examination and mammography, which together contribute to an increasing diagnostic accuracy. The differential diagnosis of a benign and malignant lesion is of the utmost importance in the diagnosis of breast lesions, and therefore the understanding of the possible diagnostic pitfalls is of great importance.
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KEYWORD
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Breast, Fine needle aspiration cytology
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