Diagnostic value of needle-localization biopsy in the management of non-palpable breast lesions
Aisha Shaikh, Saira Fatima, Sher Mohammad Shaikh.
Abstract
Objectives: To see the diagnostic accuracy of needle localization biopsy in the management of non-palpable breast lesions.
Materials & Methods: This study was conducted over period of 1 & half year at surgery uni2 of SMBBMU & Larkana Medical Center. Total 51 patients were included who had BIRADS IV and V lesions on mammogram & ultrasound. These patients underwent wire/needle localization under ultrasound and latter diagnostic biopsy.
Results: All the 51 patients were females. The positive result in terms of presence of diseased breast tissue was present in 92.15%.
Conclusion: Needle localization biopsy has good diagnostic accuracy. The results can be improved by bringing improvement in the field of interventional radiology.
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