The most frequently used procedure for diagnosing palpable breast masses is: (A) Core-cutting needle biopsly, (B) Fine needle aspiration, (C) Excisional biopsy, (D) Incisional biopsy
Answer is B. Fine needle aspiration cytology FNAC, is very useful in breast carcinoma advantages; least painful, can be done in OP basis, reliable and cheaper malignant deposit will not occur along the track of FNAC ref ;(page no;542) 5th edition of SRB&;S Manual of SURGERY