Random Periareolar Fine-Needle Aspiration

**Semantic type:** Diagnostic Procedure

**Definition:** A procedure in which a fine needle is inserted around the area of the areola to aspirate cells from the breast parenchyma and is used to evaluate the short-term risk of developing breast cancer in women with a family history of breast cancer.

**Synonyms:** - RPFNA - Random Periareolar Fine Needle Aspiration