Why is a core biopsy of the breast lump performed, and FNA of the axillary lymph node?What clinically useful information is provided by the tissue samples above?
Ultrasound: suspicious lump in the right breast; axillary lymph node of normal echogenicity with a prominent vascular hilum. A core biopsy of the breast lump and fine-needle aspiration of the right axillary lymph node is performed. What to consider in your report:oIs the history of ovarian cancer relevant in this patient? Why is a core […]