(Department of Pathology, Peking University People’s Hospital, Beijing 100044, China) [Abstract] In recent years, coarse needle aspiration biopsy has been widely used for the diagnosis of breast lesions, and the advantages of this technique and how to properly handle and report coarse needle aspiration biopsies are presented. In addition, regular clinical pathology consultation is also an important tool to ensure the correct diagnosis. Xue Weicheng, Department of Pathology, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Beijing, China [Keywords] Breast cancer; Coarse needle aspiration biopsy; Pathological diagnosis [I.C. Classification] R66518 [Ref ID] A [Article ID] 1007 – 8096(2006) 03 – 0227 – 03・ 722 ・ Journal of Diagnostic Pathology, Vol. 13, No. 3, June 2006