Breast examination and clinical aspects of cyst aspiration.

Aspiration of breast cysts is now a well-established procedure that has saved countless operations, with a monetary benefit to patients and the saving of use of hospital beds. It has provided profound relief to the patient. The technique is simple, requiring but a few moments to perform, and is accompaned by little or no morbidity. Those who perform aspiration must be familiar with the indications for biopsy, so that adequate and early treatment may be provided.