Best Needle Size for FNA of Palpable Breast Mass:Randomised Controlled Study
Summary
Needle size from22 to 25 were used for fine needle aspiration of palpable breast lumps. In this study we choose one, randomly, and fallow the result of cytologic evaluation regarding specimen adequacy.
Description
Patient assigned randomly to FNA of palpable breast mass with different needle size:21-22-23-24
Study Design
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Conditions
Palpable Breast Mass
Intervention
FNA - fine needle aspiration, FNA - fine needle aspiration, FNA - fine needle aspiration, FNA - fine needle aspiration, FNA - fine needle aspiration
Location
Kashani Social Security Hospital
Tehran
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Status
Not yet recruiting
Source
Kashani Social Security Hospital
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00595660
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Biopsy, Fine-needle
Using fine needles (finer than 22-gauge) to remove tissue or fluid specimens from the living body for examination in the pathology laboratory and for disease diagnosis.
Needle Sharing
Usage of a single needle among two or more people for injecting drugs. Needle sharing is a high-risk behavior for contracting infectious disease.
Cordocentesis
The collecting of fetal blood samples via ultrasound-guided needle aspiration of the blood in the umbilical vein.
Oocyte Retrieval
Procedures to obtain viable OOCYTES from the host. Oocytes most often are collected by needle aspiration from OVARIAN FOLLICLES before OVULATION.
Biopsy, Needle
Removal and examination of tissue obtained through a transdermal needle inserted into the specific region, organ, or tissue being analyzed.
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