Omna Younus, Maryam Ahmed, Saffa Ilyas.
Sure Cut Biopsy of Palpable Breast Lump: a Clinical Value.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;12(1):553-4.

Background: Many methods are now exists for breast biopsy. Most suitable technique of biopsy for a patient depends upon different factors including appearance, location, characteristics of abnormality and size. There is one of the reasonable techniques , which is known as Sure Cut Biopsy, to diagnose histological palpable breast masses. Aim : To assess the clinical value of sure cut biopsy in breast masses. Methods: The study was conducted during 30.05.2017 to 29.12.2017 at Shalamar Hospital, Lahore. One hundred and four (104) female patients were selected in this study, which have palpable breast lumps. In all 104 patients, sure cut biopsy was done and after excision results were compared to histological findings. Results: Overall rate of accuracy was 92.3% , the rate of sensitivity was 94.1% and 91.4% was specificity. 94.1% sensitivity was same after excluding insufficient specimen for histology obtained by sure cut needle from calculations while specificity was 100%. In this study, there was no false-positive or false-negative was found. Conclusion: The technique of sure cut biopsy is well accepted to patients. It is a simple biopsy method and no need for hospitalization. In present study we never found any complication as it is a safe process.

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