Office management of the breast mass

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With the development of fine-needle aspiration, breast masses can be safely and effectively managed in the primary care physician's office. How are fibroadenomas, cysts, and cancers distinguished on needle entry? On what does successful aspiration of a cyst depend? How reliable is cytologic diagnosis of breast cancer? When should mammography also be performed? Drs Wile and Kollin answer these and other questions of importance to physicians interested in office management of breast masses.