High level review of evidence and guidelines to inform the Position Statement on the use of fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core biopsy of the breast in the BreastScreen Australia program

The use of biopsy techniques for the assessment of mammographic screening-detected lesions varies across the BreastScreen Australia program. In this context, there is uncertainty about the appropriate use and limitations of non-excisional biopsy techniques. Accurate biopsy information is essential to the BreastScreen Australia Program, as women with screen-detected lesions and their health professionals make decisions on their management options using this information.