FNAC in the diagnosis of symptomatic breast cancer: a reminder

Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of 138 symptomatic breast cancers achieved complete sensitivity 97.8%, absolute sensitivity 90.6%, and positive predictive value (C5 diagnosis) 99.2%. The efficiency and other advantages of FNAC in the diagnosis of palpable breast lesions should not be forgotten in the current vogue for core needle biopsy.