Breast Cytology, An Issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

The contributors of this edition focus on the expanded role of breast cytopathology. Breast fine needle aspiration biopsy is thoroughly examined, including articles on proposed practice guidelines, image-directed in nonpalpable breast lesions, integration, comparison to core needle biopsy and medicolegal issues. Further articles discuss intraoperative imprint cytology, cytomorphology as a risk predictor, molecular targeted therapy, and assessment of prognosic factors in cytologic preparation. Reviews on the cytomorphology of benign breast disease, fibrocystic change, malignant breast lesions, and uncommon breast lesions are also included.

Proposed Practice Guidelines for Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy: National Cancer Institute Conference. Image-Directed Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy In Nonpalpable Breast Lesions. Integration of Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy in Breast Health: Minimizing the Cost and Improving Patient Care Management. Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Versus Core Needle Biopsy: Similarities and Differences. Medic Legal Issues Associated with Breast Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy. Intraoperative Imprint Cytology in Assessment of Sentinel Lymph Node and Lumpectomy Surgical Margins. Cytomorphology as a Risk Predictor: Experience with Nipple Fluid, Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy and Ductal Lavage. Molecular Targeted Therapy and the Role of Cytopathology. Cytomorphology of Benign Breast Disease. Cytomorphology of Fibrocystic Change and High-Risk Breast Lesions. Cytomorphology of Malignant Breast Lesions. Cytomorphology of Uncommon Breast Lesions. Assessment of Prognostic/Predictive Factors in Cytologic Preparation. The Future Prospective: Ductoscopy Directed Brushing and Biopsy.