Preoperative localization of breast lesions: tailored techniques and potential pitfalls.
Preoperative needle localization procedures can be performed using a variety of devices and tailored approaches. Success in these endeavors can be optimized through communication and coordination among the radiologist, surgeon, and pathologist. Meticulous attention to performance and radiological-pathological correlation are required to ensure the best possible results.
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University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.
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D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods; D009339:Needles