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Diagnostics
Nonpalpable breast lesions managed by alternatives to surgical excision
November 24th, 2005
Nonpalpable breast lesions (NPBL) managed by alternatives to surgical excision offered cost benefits. According to recent research from Italy, "During the last 20 years an ever increasing number of NPBL have been identified. A cytohistological definition is required to establish the correct diagnostic classification of these lesions and the suitable therapy to be used." "The Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), the Advanced Breast Biopsy Instrumentation (ABBI) system or the Vacuum Assisted Core Biopsy (VACB) represent valid alternatives to the surgical excision with needle localization. 591 NPBL have been included in the present study. The...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-24)
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