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Ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy of breast lesions

Authors: Luis Apesteguía, Luis Javier Pina

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 4/2011

Abstract

Objective

To review the role of ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy (CNB) in the management of breast lesions.

Methods

Review of the most relevant literature on this topic.

Results

This technique shows a high sensitivity value of about 97.5% and it offers many advantages over other imaging techniques to guide a biopsy: non-ionising radiation, low cost, full control of the needle in real time, accessibility in difficult locations, multidirectional punctures and excellent comfort for patients and radiologists. All of these advantages have made this technique the most widespread used to perform a biopsy for a suspicious breast lesion. The most important limitation is the failure to perform a biopsy for lesions that are not seen on ultrasound. An adequate radiological–pathological correlation is necessary to minimise the false-negative results.

Conclusion

Ultrasound-guided CNB has proven to be a reliable technique for performing a biopsy for breast lesions that can be clearly seen on ultrasound.

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Title: Ultrasound-guided core-needle biopsy of breast lesions
Authors: Luis Apesteguía
Luis Javier Pina
Publication date: 01-08-2011
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 4/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-011-0090-7

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