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16376081

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-7-31
pubmed:abstractText
The aim of this study was to determine whether a 27 gauge needle could be used to obtain adequate cytology with less discomfort to the patient. Two types of needles were compared-23 gauge (blue) needle versus 27 gauge very fine needle. The cytology specimen was assessed for quality in terms of adequacy for diagnosis. Ninety samples were randomised into this study. The quality of samples was similar in both groups; there was no statistical difference in the quality of samples obtained. The 27 gauge needle produced two inadequate samples (4.4%), whereas there were no inadequate samples with the 23 gauge needle. There was no statistical difference in the amount of blood on the slide between the two groups. The pain scores were significantly better with the finer needle (P=0.004). This study provides evidence that the 27 gauge FNAC is suitable for obtaining cytology in palpable breast lumps.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0960-9776
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
15
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
567-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
A prospective randomised study to evaluate the effectiveness of standard 23 gauge fine needle, compared with a thinner 27 gauge needle for breast cytology.
pubmed:affiliation
Royal Marsden Hospital, Sutton, Surrey, UK. gquercidellarovere@doctors.org.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Randomized Controlled Trial