Role of needle localization of nonpalpable breast lesions.
This study of 89 women who underwent 100 consecutive needle localization procedures for nonpalpable breast lesions revealed a 19 percent malignancy rate. These lesions tended to be small and had a 6.2 percent incidence of nodal metastasis. Needle localization also identified 19 additional patients who were at increased risk for invasive breast cancer. The procedure was effective, well tolerated, carried a low morbidity, and resulted in the removal of a minimal amount of breast tissue. It must be emphasized that although mammography and needle localization are useful tools, they are only adjuncts to breast self-examination and clinical observation.
Department of Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D010173:Palpation