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Percutaneous large core breast biopsy

S H Parker1

  • 1Radiology Imaging Associates, Englewood, Colorado 80111.

Cancer
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
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Image-guided automated large-core breast biopsy offers a cost-effective and reliable alternative to surgical biopsies for diagnosing breast lesions. This method provides diagnostic accuracy equivalent to surgical excision biopsy with reduced costs and no adverse cosmetic outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Oncologic Imaging
  • Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Techniques
  • Breast Disease Diagnosis

Background:

  • Surgical excision biopsy is the traditional "gold standard" for breast lesion diagnosis.
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy is a less invasive nonsurgical option.
  • Image-guided automated large-core breast biopsy was developed to address limitations of existing methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of image-guided automated large-core breast biopsy.
  • To compare this method against traditional surgical excision biopsy.
  • To assess cosmetic and mammographic outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Biopsies performed using prone stereotactic or ultrasound guidance.
  • A "long-throw" automated core biopsy device with a 14-gauge needle utilized.

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  • Five or more core samples obtained per lesion for histologic evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • Percutaneous large-core biopsy demonstrated diagnostic accuracy equivalent to open surgical biopsy.
    • The cost of large-core biopsy was significantly lower (one quarter to one half) than surgical biopsy.
    • No adverse effects on patient cosmesis or mammographic pseudolesions were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Image-guided automated large-core breast biopsy is a cost-effective, reliable, and expedient alternative to surgical biopsy.
    • This method allows for maintaining or improving patient care while reducing healthcare costs.
    • It represents a valuable advancement in the diagnosis of breast disease.