This master piece is an extensive research work on diagnostic accuracy of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for palpable breast masses. The work also covered accuracy of clinical breast examination, histopathological pattern of breast diseases in the area of study, sub-classification of FNAC, cost effectiveness of FNAC and side effect profile of the procedure. There is detailed review of the relevant literature on the subject matter. There is also extensive discussion and comparison of present work with similar works in the same region of study.