Pathology of large-caliber stereotactic biopsies in nonpalpable breast lesions

Authors
Deschryver, K Radford, DM Schuh, ME
Citation
K. Deschryver et al., Pathology of large-caliber stereotactic biopsies in nonpalpable breast lesions, SEM DIAGN P, 16(3), 1999, pp. 224-234
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
SEMINARS IN DIAGNOSTIC PATHOLOGY
ISSN journal
07402570 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
224 - 234
Database
ISI
SICI code
0740-2570(199908)16:3<224:POLSBI>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
We report the surgical pathology experience with large caliber stereotactic biopsies for non-palpable breast lesions in 217 patients. The aim is to co mpare the demographics to another somewhat similar center (#2), and to publ ished results with the much smaller stereotactic needle biopsies, including our own historical controls. The large caliber tissue specimens yielded pr oportionally fewer nonspecific diagnoses, with remaining areas of difficult y. An evolving diagnostic strategy is outlined. Copyright (C) 1999 by W.B. Saunders Company.