Cytologic diagnostics

Cytology plays an important role in diagnosing for breast diseases. A puncture specimen of a cyst or any other breast lesion, or a specimen of breast nipple discharge, if any, is sent for cytologic evaluation, or the analysis of cells under a microscope (a microscopy technique), which may help elucidate the disorder. It is performed with a puncture needle under ultrasound guidance, or as a stereotactic, i.e. mammography-guided puncture. It would be recommendable to be done in the first phase of menstrual cycle.