The most frequently used procedure for diagnosing palpable breast masses is
Fine needle aspiration cytology FNAC, is very useful in breast carcinoma advantages; least painful, can be done in OP basis, reliable and cheaper malignant deposit will not occur along the track of FNAC ref ;(page no;542) 5th edition of SRB&;S Manual of SURGERY
Core-cutting needle biopsly
Fine needle aspiration
Excisional biopsy
Incisional biopsy
Endocrinology and breast