NHSBSP 2 (ARCHIVED)

Guidelines for breast pathology services

Revised July 1997 | ISBN 1 871997 87 9 | Archived

Although the primary method of screening for breast cancer is a radiological rather than pathological technique, the quality of pathology services is of crucial importance as the definitive diagnosis of cancer is almost invariably made by pathologists. It is essential not only for them to distinguish cancer from benign conditions, but also to report histological features of prognostic significance in order to ensure that patients are treated appropriately and that screening programmes are properly monitored.

National Coordinating Group for Breast Screening Pathology.

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