ASPIRATION BIOPSY CYTOLOGY, MAMMOGRAPHY AND CLINICAL EXPLORATION - MODERN SET UP IN DIAGNOSIS OF TUMORS OF BREAST

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 20  (4) , 319-323
Abstract
Human mammary tumors (602) were examined clinically by mammography and cytology, with a histologic checkup following surgical biopsy. There were 247 malignant and 355 benign cases. The limited reliability of the individual methods is demonstrated, and their combined use can improve the diagnosis. More malignant tumors are detected, and preoperative diagnosis is made more safely. If all 3 methods yield identical results, as was the case in 50.2% of the malignant and 32.7% of the benign lesions, the probability of diagnostic error is less than 1%. With a malignant tumor established, surgical treatment may follow immediately, or irradiation can be started. In benign cases a surgical biospy may be foregone and further developments may be awaited with due provision for regular control. If the 3 methods yield conflicting or doubtful results, elucidation by surgical biopsy and histology is indicated.

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