title: A perspex grid for localization of non-palpable mammographic lesions in breast biopsies.
abstract: The examination of excised, non-palpable mammographic lesions in breast biopsies is a recognized problem for the pathologist. There may be difficulties in identifying the lesion macroscopically and in subsequent sampling. This paper describes a simple method for resolving these problems. The breast biopsy is attached to a perspex grid and then radiographed. Use of the grid co-ordinates assists appropriate sampling of the specimen. Advantages over previously described methods are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Histopathology, Northampton General Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Champ
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Coghill
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*