Limitations of fine-needle aspiration cytology to diagnose metaplastic carcinoma of the breast

[摘要] Metaplastic carcinoma is a very rare breast neoplasm that is often confused with benign and others malignant entities on both clinical and conventional histopathologic basis. Three cases of metaplastic carcinoma of breast are presented. The difficulties found on fine needle aspiration cytology and the limitations of this procedure are discussed as well the main features of this tumor.

[学科分类] 生理学与病理学

[关键词] fine-needle aspiration