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Breast Cancer
Core biopsy without image guidance for palpable lumps key due to sensitivity
April 22nd, 2003
Core biopsy without image guidance for palpable breast cancers is advocated due to high sensitivity. "The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of free-hand percutaneous core biopsy (FHCB) and to determine the role of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) as diagnostic tools for palpable radiologically-suspicious breast lumps," researchers in England report. "This retrospective study was based on reviewing the clinical records of all patients diagnosed as having breast cancer between January 1999 and December 2000 and patients who had benign lesions, but suspicious breast imaging at triple assessment," wrote T. Agarwal and colleagues, St....
Source: Cancer Weekly (2003-04-22)
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