IAC Standardized Reporting of Breast Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Cytology

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2017

Authors

Field, AS (Author) Other; Fernando Schmitt (Author) FMUP; Vielh, P (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Acta Cytologica

Vol. 61

Pages: 3-6

ISSN: 0001-5547

Publisher: Karger

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 51 Citations

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-3SA

DOI: 10.1159/000450880

Abstract (EN): There have been many changes in the roles of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) and core needle biopsy (CNB) in the diagnostic workup of breast lesions in routine breast clinics and in mammographic breast screening programs, as well as changes in the management algorithms utilized and the treatments available, since the NCI consensus on breast FNAB cytology in 1996. A standardized approach will improve training and performance of FNAB and smear-making techniques, and structured reporting will improve the quality and reproducibility of reports across departments, cities and countries providing a basis for quality assurance measures and improving patient care and facilitating research. Linking cytology reports to management algorithms will increase the clinicians' use of FNAB cytology and where appropriate CNB, and enhance the use of ancillary tests for prognostic testing. The IAC recognizes that the local medical infrastructure and resources for breast imaging, biopsy and treatment will influence the diagnostic workup and management of breast disease, but best practice guidelines should be established and modified as required. (C) 2016 S. Karger AG, Basel

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 4