Breast fine-needle aspiration : A comparison of ThinPrep and conventional smears

Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the breast has been used in our institution since 1969. In August 1993, ThinPrep (Cytyc Corp, Boxbotough, MA) processing of breast FNA biopsy specimens was introduced. Comparing conventionally prepared breast FNA specimens (21,193 cases) with ThinPrep processed materi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of clinical pathology 1999-04, Vol.111 (4), p.523-527
Hauptverfasser:	BEDARD, Y. C, POLLETT, A. F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biopsy, Needle - methods Breast - pathology Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis Fibroadenoma - diagnosis Fibrocystic Breast Disease - diagnosis Genital system. Mammary gland Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Medical sciences Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques Sensitivity and Specificity Specimen Handling - methods
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