[Invasive methods in complex radiologic diagnosis of breast diseases]

Area of Science:

• Radiology and Medical Imaging
• Breast Imaging and Diagnostics
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

• Accurate breast mass examination is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
• Traditional methods may have limitations in diagnosing nonpalpable or complex breast lesions.
• Advancements in imaging technology have enabled the development of sophisticated invasive diagnostic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and present current invasive breast examination procedures.
• To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy achievable with these advanced techniques.
• To highlight the role of invasive procedures in complex breast evaluations.

Main Methods:

• Review of contemporary invasive breast examination techniques.
• Procedures discussed include X-ray-controlled puncture, contrast-enhanced X-ray puncture, Cytoguide video-assisted biopsy, 'pistol-needle' biopsy, ultrasound-guided puncture, pneumocystography, ductography, and interstitial marking.
• Focus on techniques for nonpalpable breast masses.

Main Results:

• The integration of the latest invasive procedures into complex breast examinations can significantly increase diagnostic accuracy.
• Achievable diagnostic accuracy rates range from 95% to 97% with these advanced methods.
• These techniques offer precise methods for tissue sampling and lesion localization.

Conclusions:

• Modern invasive breast examination procedures are highly effective in improving diagnostic precision.
• These minimally invasive techniques are essential for the accurate evaluation of complex breast conditions.
• The reported accuracy rates underscore the value of these procedures in clinical practice.