Fine needle aspiration biopsy of intramammary neurilemoma.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1990
Abstract
A case of benign neurilemoma (schwannoma) arising in the breast is presented, including the fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy findings. The aspirate yielded a cellular smear composed of clusters of spindle-shaped cells showing minimal atypia. The absence of mitotic figures and breast epithelium suggested a benign neoplasm. The final diagnosis was established on the excised mass by histopathologic study and the use of special stains. The utility and pitfalls of FNA biopsy in diagnosing this rare entity are discussed.
Volume
34
Issue
1
First Page
35
Last Page
37
ISSN
0001-5547
Published In/Presented At
Fisher, P. E., Estabrook, A., & Cohen, M. B. (1990). Fine needle aspiration biopsy of intramammary neurilemoma. Acta cytologica, 34(1), 35–37.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2296838
Department(s)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Document Type
Article