BIOPSY METHODS IN DIAGNOSTICS BREAST DISEASES

The article provides information on the use of various biopsy methods in the diagnosis of breast diseases. A biopsy followed by morphological examination of the material is the basis for both the primary diagnosis of pathology and differential diagnosis of various focal formations and changes in breast tissue, among which breast cancer is of the greatest clinical importance. Biopsy methods used in clinical practice include excision, incision and puncture technology, allowing to obtain material for both cytological and histological examination. The article examines in detail the advantages and disadvantages of thin- and thick-needle aspiration biopsy, soge (trepan) biopsy, fusion biopsy, vacuum aspiration biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, indications and contraindications to to conduct them.