Cytopathology · 1993 · 37 citations · 7 references
MedicinePathologyCancer ScreeningCytopathologyDiagnostic PathologyBreast CytologyBreast PathologyBreast SurgeryCancer DetectionFine-needle Aspiration CytologyAspirate CytologyAspirate Smear InterpretationBreast Fine Needle AspirationBreast Fine-needle Aspiration CytologyBreast Lesion CytologyDiagnostic Accuracy StudiesDiagnostic Testing AccuracyMalignant Diagnosis
The results of the diagnostic accuracy of breast fine needle aspiration specimens taken by the pathologist in a joint surgical clinic are compared with those taken by a surgeon. In the joint clinic the complete sensitivity rose by 15% and the number of missed malignancies fell by half.
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