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Digital stereotactic biopsies for nonpalpable breast lesion.
- Source :
- Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques; Jun2003, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p911-917, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- <bold>Background: </bold>Percutaneous biopsy (BP) is a valid alternative to open surgical biopsy. The aim of our study was to evaluate the results and diagnostic value of vacuum-assisted core biopsy (VACB; Mammotome) and advanced breast biopsy instrumentation (ABBI). <bold>Methods: </bold>From June 1999 to December 2001, 360 BPs were performed: all patients had dubious mammography lesions not confirmed by ultrasonography. Indications were as follows 264 (73.3%) microcalcifications, 64 (17.8%) nodular opacities, and 32 (8.8%) parenchymal distortions. <bold>Results: </bold>All BPs were performed with a digital stereotactic table with a vacuum suction aspiration system for VACB and a cutting cannula for ABBI. All BPs were correctly performed. Seventy-one (19.7%) lesions were malignant, whereas 258 (71.6%) were benign: 31 (8.6%) of the lesions removed with VACB were atypical ductal hyperplasia. <bold>Conclusions: </bold>BP is a valid method for the diagnosis of nonpalpable breast lesions. In our experience, VACB is the method of choice because it is easy to perform and has high adaptability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- BIOPSY
CLINICAL pathology
BREAST cancer diagnosis
BIOGRAPHIES of cancer patients
CALCIFICATION
ADENOCARCINOMA
BREAST tumor diagnosis
HYPERPLASIA
LOBULAR carcinoma
CARCINOMA in situ
BREAST
BREAST tumors
MAMMOGRAMS
LONGITUDINAL method
NEEDLE biopsy
PALPATION
EVALUATION research
THREE-dimensional imaging
MEDICAL suction
CALCINOSIS
DIAGNOSIS
EQUIPMENT & supplies
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18666817
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Surgical Endoscopy & Other Interventional Techniques
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16654998
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-002-8956-x