The role of fine needle aspiration cytology in breast mass management

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  • Taisir Hussein Tishreen University

Abstract

Objective:Experiencing the efficacy of fine needle aspiration cytology, as a primary procedure in diagnosing breast mass in cytology setting.

Material and methods:Reviewing cytology reports of 129 patients and comparing the results with following histopathology findings for the same patients or following benign FNAC cases for at least 6 months. From false positive and false negative cytology findings, sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predicting value were calculated.

Results:Out of 129 cytology results, 92 cases showed negative FNA of malignancy. Following up those cases revealed 4 malignant cases (false negative cytology).

25 malignant cytology reports revealed 2 benign histology findings (false positivity).

Suspicious FNAC (12) had only one malignancy.

From the above findings, FNAC sensitivity 82%, specificity 87%, positive predictive value 92%, and negative predictive value 95.5%.

 

Conclusion:Fine needle aspiration cytology is an efficient procedure for diagnosing breast mass, especially, when its performed in combination with clinical and radiological assessments (triple diagnostic procedure).

 

Author Biography

Taisir Hussein, Tishreen University

MD,  Tishreen M. Hospital, Pathology Department

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2021-10-28

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حســـين ت. The role of fine needle aspiration cytology in breast mass management. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2021Oct.28 [cited 2024Apr.25];43(5). Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/11003

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Vol. 43 No. 5 (2021): Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Health Sciences Series

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