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Biopsy
Findings from H.S. Kim and co-authors broaden understanding of biopsy
February 10th, 2009
In this recent report, researchers in Seoul, South Korea conducted a study "To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the use of an ultrasonography (US)-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy for microcalcifications of breast lesions and to evaluate the efficacy of the use of US-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy with long-term follow-up results. US-guided vacuum-assisted biopsy cases of breast lesions that were performed between 2002 and 2006 for microcalcifications were retrospectively reviewed." "A total of 62 breast lesions were identified where further pathological confirmation was obtained or where at least two years of mammography follow-up was obtained. These lesions were...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-10)
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