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Evaluation of accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology in BI-RADS3 category breast lesions: Cytohistological correlation in 337 cases

par Engohan-Aloghe, Corinne;Fayt, Isabelle ;Noël, Jean Christophe ;Hottat, Nathalie ;Cosaert, J.;Boutemy, Rachel
Référence Cytopathology, 21, 3, page (161-163)
Publication Publié, 2010-06

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Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in BI-RADS3 breast lesions. Methods: Between January 2004 and December 2007, 337 cases from BI-RADS3 lesions underwent FNAC. Three to six needle passes were made on each patient. In 67 cases (20%) a histological biopsy was performed. Cytological and histological interpretations were performed by the same pathologist. Results: The histological diagnosis showed that 88% (59/67) of BI-RADS3 breast lesions were benign. Only 6% (4/67) were malignant, consisting of ductal carcinoma in situ and infiltrating ductal carcinoma. Conclusion: BI-RADS3 lesions remain disruptive in their management. However, the correlation between cytology and histology showed that most of these lesions were benign and that finally FNAC remains a useful and accurate test in the management of these lesions. © 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.