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Breast Cancer
Researchers at Yonsei University, Medical Department release new data on breast cancer
June 19th, 2008
In this recent report, researchers in Seoul, South Korea conducted a study "To evaluate the safety and efficiency of the Ultrasound (US)-guided large needle core biopsy of axilla lymph nodes. From March 2004 to September 2005, 31 patients underwent the US-guided core biopsy for axilla lymph nodes." "Twenty five lesions out of 31 were detected during breast US, and 6 of 31 cases were palpable. Lymph nodes were classified based on their shape and cortical morphology. The core biopsy of axilla lymph nodes was performed on suspicious lymph nodes found during breast ultrasonography to find out whether the patients had a history of breast cancer or not. Among the 31 patients,...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-06-19)
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