1998
Racial Differences in Breast Cancer in a Rural Population: Comparison of Cytologic Nuclear Grade, Other Prognostic Factors, and Outcomes for Tumors Diagnosed by Fine‐Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thomas P, Raab S, Lannin D, Slagel D, Silverman J. Racial Differences in Breast Cancer in a Rural Population: Comparison of Cytologic Nuclear Grade, Other Prognostic Factors, and Outcomes for Tumors Diagnosed by Fine‐Needle Aspiration Biopsy. The Breast Journal 1998, 4: 104-111. DOI: 10.1046/j.1524-4741.1998.420104.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFine-needle aspiration biopsyAfrican American patientsPrognostic factorsUnfavorable prognostic factorBreast cancerAfrican American womenCaucasian patientsNuclear gradeAspiration biopsyCaucasian counterpartsFavorable prognostic factorBreast cancer experienceRacial differencesNeedle aspiration biopsyCytologic nuclear gradeTumor sizeHistologic gradeTumor featuresSurvival disadvantagePatientsTumor typesCancer experienceCancerSmall sample sizeCaucasians
1987
The triage role of fine needle aspiration biopsy of palpable breast masses. Diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Silverman J, Lannin D, O'Brien K, Norris H. The triage role of fine needle aspiration biopsy of palpable breast masses. Diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness. Acta Cytologica 1987, 31: 731-6. PMID: 3425133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFine-needle aspiration biopsyNeedle aspiration biopsyFalse-positive diagnosesFNA biopsyTriage roleMedical CenterAspiration biopsyFrozen section confirmationFrozen section biopsyTertiary medical centerPalpable breast massesFNA breast biopsyOutpatient biopsyHistologic confirmationExcisional biopsyLocal anesthesiaPrimary diagnosisSuspicious diagnosisInpatient proceduresBreast carcinomaNegative groupPositive groupBiopsyInsufficient diagnosisBreast biopsy
1986
Fine needle aspiration cytology of subareolar abscess of the breast. Spectrum of cytomorphologic findings and potential diagnostic pitfalls.
Silverman J, Lannin D, Unverferth M, Norris H. Fine needle aspiration cytology of subareolar abscess of the breast. Spectrum of cytomorphologic findings and potential diagnostic pitfalls. Acta Cytologica 1986, 30: 413-9. PMID: 3461650.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubareolar abscessFalse-positive diagnosesForeign body reactionCytomorphologic findingsCytologic findingsFine needle aspiration cytologyFine-needle aspiration biopsyType giant cellsComplete surgical excisionDifferent treatment modalitiesFNA cytologic findingsSheets of histiocytesNeedle aspiration cytologyPotential diagnostic pitfallNeedle aspiration biopsyAtypical ductal cellsSquamous atypiaSurgical excisionCharacteristic findingsChronic inflammationSquamous metaplasiaNumerous neutrophilsExuberant granulation tissueTreatment modalitiesAspiration cytology