title: Localization of nonpalpable masses in patients with breast implants.
abstract: Nonpalpable nodules in patients with breast implants may represent silicone granulomas, fibrocystic mastopathy, or cancer. We describe a modified technique for needle localization which facilitates the surgical excision of these nodules while minimizing the possibility of rupture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Tisch Hospital, New York University Medical Center.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Mitnick
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Vazquez
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Colen
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Plesser
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Roses
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009339:Needles; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*