An Approach to the Interpretation of Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Cytopathology Direct Smears

Andrew S. Field, Wendy A. Raymond, Fernando Schmitt

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Abstract

This chapter provides an outline of a pattern approach to the interpretation of breast fine needle aspiration biopsy direct smears. A number of different low and medium power patterns are described that suggest certain lesions. High power is then used to assess nuclear and other features, and low and high power key features are integrated into a diagnosis or a differential diagnosis. Details of the key diagnostic cytological features are provided in the various chapters of the atlas.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe International Academy of Cytology Yokohama System for Reporting Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Cytopathology
EditorsAndrew S. Field, Wendy A. Raymond, Fernando Schmitt
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Chapter7
Pages119-129
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9783030268831
ISBN (Print)9783030268824
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • Breast fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • Cytology
  • Diagnostic approach
  • Pattern recognition

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