American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Jun 1993
The use of fine-needle aspiration in the evaluation of persistent palpable dominant breast masses.
Our purpose was to determine if fine-needle aspiration can decrease the necessity for open surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of a persistent palpable dominant breast mass. ⋯ Fine-needle aspiration of persistent palpable dominant breast masses allows expeditious and potentially cost-effective management of most cases and decreases the necessity of open surgical biopsy for definitive diagnosis.