Abstract
Five hundred ultrasonographically guided large-core needle breast biopsies of solid masses were performed in 446 women. Histopathologic results were correlated with imaging findings. Ultrasonographically guided large-core needle biopsy resulted in diagnosis of malignancy (n = 124) or severe atypical ductal hyperplasia (n = 4) in 128 lesions (26%). In the remaining 372 lesions (74%), ultrasonographically guided large-core needle biopsy yielded benign pathologic results. Follow-up of more than 1 year (n = 225), results of surgical excision (n = 50), or both were obtainable in 275 (74%) of the benign lesions. No malignancies were discovered at surgical excision or during follow-up of this group of benign lesions. There were no complications related to large-core needle biopsy that required additional treatment. Ultrasonographically guided large-core needle biopsy is a safe and accurate method for evaluating breast lesions that require tissue sampling.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-49 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biopsy
- Breast
- Ultrasonography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging