title: Percutaneous needle localization of clustered mammary microcalcifications prior to biopsy.
abstract: Mammography occasionally reveals the presence of suspicious appearing clustered microcalcifications without an associated mass. Clinical localization of these microcalcifications within the breast is difficult, even using the 2 dimensional effect of a mammogram. Percutaneous needle localization of these microcalcifications is recommended for its accuracy, patient acceptance, and reduction in size of the biopsy specimen. No complications of this procedure have been encountered.
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D013997:Time Factors