Feasibility and Accuracy of Ultrasound-Guided Core Needle Biopsy for Nipple Lesions: A Pilot Study.

Sophia R O'BrienDamien MedranoJulia BirnbaumElizabeth S McDonaldEmily F ConantSusan P WeinsteinOluwadamilola M FayanjuSamantha P Zuckerman Christine E Edmonds

Published in: Journal of breast imaging (2024)

This pilot study demonstrated that US-CBN can be performed by a breast radiologist for definitive diagnosis of suspicious nipple abnormalities seen on breast imaging, avoiding surgery, and maintaining nipple integrity. In our population, 22% (2/9) of US-CBNs revealed malignancy.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
fine needle aspiration
breast reconstruction
minimally invasive
high resolution
coronary artery bypass
surgical site infection
mass spectrometry
atrial fibrillation