ArticleJournal of cytology2011
The value of systematic pattern analysis in FNAC of breast lesions: 225 cases with cytohistological correlation.
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- International Academy of Cytology Yokohama System for Reporting Breast Cytology and the ACR Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BIRADS): Are they Concordant?Iranian journal of pathology · 2024Article
- Utility of ultrasound guided versus conventional fine needle aspiration cytology in diagnosing breast malignancies among patients with palpable breast lumps at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza Tanzania.The Pan African medical journal · 2021Article
- Pattern of palpable breast lesions on fine needle aspiration: A retrospective analysis of 902 cases.Journal of mid-life health · 2014Article
- A cytomorphological study of secretions in breast cancer.Journal of cytology · 2011Article
- Comparative Analysis of Liquid based and Conventional Cytology Smears in Fine Needle Aspirates from Breast Lesions.Journal of cytologyArticle
- Correlation of Sonographic Findings and Histopathological Diagnoses in Women Presenting With Breast Masses.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsReview
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Abstract
backgroundFine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) has a high rating in the assessment of breast lesions. Various methods have been used to diagnose cytology of breast lesions.
aimsPresent study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of application of systematic pattern analysis based on morphology in diagnosing breast aspirates. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis is a retrospective study of FNAC of the breast done over a period of 4 years in a tertiary care centre. A total of 225 cases of breast lesions for which FNAC was done with histological follow-up were included in the study. Breast aspirates were provisionally diagnosed based on systematic pattern analysis. Aspirates were grouped into six categories based on predominant cellular pattern, and correlation between cytological and histological diagnosis was assessed.
resultsApplication of pattern analysis on FNAC of breast lesions in our study had a sensitivity of 94.5%, specificity of 98%, diagnostic accuracy of 97%, positive predictive value of 95.8%, and negative predictive value of 97.4%.
conclusionsSystematic pattern analysis based on morphology of FNAC smears was found to be highly reliable and could be easily reproducible in the assessment of breast masses.
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