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Fine-Needle Biopsy of Superficial and Deep Masses

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Abstract

An interventional approach by the pathologist is essential for the success of fine-needle biopsy (FNB) [1–14]. FNB is a reliable, inexpensive, minimally invasive diagnostic procedure that is immediately repeatable and very well-tolerated by the patient. However, its success depends totally upon the capacity of the physician performing the procedure to reach the target, collect a representative sample, and, finally, optimally exploit the cellular sample for proper ancillary investigations. In other words, FNB is extremely operator-dependent, which represents a great limitation that has thus far negatively impacted potential diffusion of the procedure in many clinical contexts. In addition, inadequate or poor-quality samples have prevented pathologists from developing sufficient experience in the interpretation of cytological findings, thereby further undermining the popularity of FNB.

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  1. Institute of Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology, Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Milan, Italy

    Giorgio Gherardi MD (Head, Professor)

  2. Postgraduate School of Anatomic Pathology, University of Milan, Italy

    Giorgio Gherardi MD (Head, Professor)

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Gherardi, G. (2009). Methods. In: Fine-Needle Biopsy of Superficial and Deep Masses. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1433-6_1

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