Open AccessEvaluation of nonpalpable solid breast masses with stereotaxic large-needle core biopsy using a dedicated unit.
Author(s) -
Jack E. Meyer,
R L Christian,
Susan C. Lester,
T H Frenna,
Christine M. Denison,
Pamela J. DiPiro,
Marla Polger
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.167.1.8659367
Subject(s) - medicine , biopsy , ductal carcinoma , core biopsy , radiology , mammography , surgical excision , breast biopsy , surgery , breast cancer , cancer
In our institution for the past 4 years, stereotaxic core breast biopsy using a 14-gauge needle has been offered as an alternative to surgical excision. The purpose of this paper is to describe our protocol, results, and lessons learned from our experience.
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