Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Prostate

Rheinfrank, R. E.; Nulf, Th. H.

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1095541

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The continuing role of fine-needle aspiration of the prostate gland into the 21st century: A tribute to Torsten Löwhagen

2005

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A brief review of the history of transrectal fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the prostate gland is reported in this article; the authors'experience of FNA during the last 20 yr is described also. Despite the worldwide acceptance of the thin-needle core approach, the use of transrectal FNA of palpable abnormalities of the prostate still is advocated because it is cheaper, faster, easier to perform, and results in lower morbidity than any other technique so far developed. High sensitivity, specificity, and efficacy account for its reliability. Appropriate training in performing transrectal FNA of the prostate and in interpreting the smears is, of course, essential. Transrectal FNA should be the initial diagnostic procedure for suspected prostatic cancer and will continue to be a useful diagnostic tool in the 21st century.

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The continuing role of fine-needle aspiration of the prostate gland into the 21st century: A tribute to Torsten Löwhagen

2005

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Prostatic aspirates a cytomorphologic analysis with emphasis on well‐differentiated carcinoma

Kline

Kannan

1985

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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In this retrospective evaluation of 72 cases of fine needle aspiration biopsy of the prostate, 25 aspirates from well-differentiated carcinoma were compared with 27 aspirates from benign prostatic enlargement and 20 aspirates from moderately to poorly differentiated carcinoma. Each case was examined by a single observer (V.K.) for multiple parameters including cellularity, dyshesion, nuclear membrane irregularity, anisonucleosis, macronucleoli (major criteria of malignancy), cell and nuclear enlargement, and altered nuclear/cytoplasmic ratio. Cellularity was the most significant indicator, but all major and minor criteria of malignancy were consistently important for distinguishing well-differentiated carcinoma from benign lesions. Systematic use of these meaningful standards enhances diagnostic sensitivity.

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A history of aspiration biopsy with special attention to prostate biopsy

Johenning

1988

Diagnostic Cytopathology

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The history of needle biopsy is outlined from the early 19th century when the first use of needles for biopsy was recorded. The development of aspiration biopsy, largely at Memorial Hospital in New York in the 1930s, followed by its virtual disappearance in the 1940s and 1950s, and its reemergence in the 1960s, is traced. Special attention is given to the history of aspiration biopsy of the prostate from its origins up to the present day.

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Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy of the Prostate

Cited by 12 publications

References 16 publications

The continuing role of fine-needle aspiration of the prostate gland into the 21st century: A tribute to Torsten Löwhagen

The continuing role of fine-needle aspiration of the prostate gland into the 21st century: A tribute to Torsten Löwhagen

Prostatic aspirates a cytomorphologic analysis with emphasis on well‐differentiated carcinoma

A history of aspiration biopsy with special attention to prostate biopsy

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