Cytomorphology of common malignant tumors of the breast.
Clin Lab Med
; 25(4): 733-60, vii, 2005 Dec.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16308089
ABSTRACT
A definitive cytologic diagnosis of breast cancer is usually possible when using the six major criteria of malignancy (cellularity, dyshesion, monomorphism, anisonucleosis, irregular nuclear membranes, prominent nucleoli) as part of the triple test. Carcinomas of special type have unique clinical and cytologic features that pathologists need to consider, because these may confuse interpretation. Complete subtyping of carcinomas may not always be possible by fine needle aspiration. Diagnostic accuracy for breast carcinoma is excellent. False-negative diagnoses are infrequent and chiefly due to sampling issues. False-positive diagnoses are extremely rare. Uniform report terminology should be used to ensure that diagnostic information is conveyed appropriately and consistently to guide the next diagnostic or treatment step.
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Assunto principal:
Mama
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Neoplasias da Mama
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Lab Med
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos