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Interventional breast sonography.
Bruno D Fornage1, Nour Sneige, Beth S Edeiken
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Box 57, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, TX 77030, USA. bfornage@di.mdacc.tmc.edu
European Journal of Radiology
|June 1, 2002
Summary
Interventional breast sonography (ultrasound) is standard for guiding biopsies and localization devices for breast masses. It also monitors ablation device placement and can guide biopsies of microcalcifications when other methods fail.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Ultrasound (US) is a key imaging modality in breast diagnostics.
- Interventional techniques enhance diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the applications and recent advancements in interventional breast sonography.
- To highlight US-guided procedures for breast masses and microcalcifications.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on interventional breast ultrasound applications.
- Discussion of US-guided fine needle biopsy, core biopsy, and localization device insertion.
- Exploration of US in monitoring percutaneous ablation and guiding microcalcification biopsies.
Main Results:
- US is the standard for guiding biopsies and localization of breast masses.
- US is increasingly used intraoperatively for localization and monitoring ablation.
- US-guided biopsy is an option for microcalcifications when stereotactic biopsy is not feasible.
Conclusions:
- Interventional breast sonography offers versatile applications in breast mass diagnosis and treatment.
- US guidance is crucial for minimally invasive breast procedures.
- Advancements continue to expand the role of ultrasound in interventional breast imaging.