[Biopsy of breast microcalcifications using an 11-Gauge vacuum-assisted device: roles and challenges for the pathologist].
Stereotactic 11-Gauge vacuum-assisted biopsy provides a valuable tool in the diagnosis of mammographically detected breast microcalcifications. However, this new diagnostic technology presents some limitations and requires a close collaboration between radiologists, pathologists and physicians. The aim of this work is to propose a practical approach in the management of large core biopsies and to summarize the different difficulties faced by the pathologist in the management and histological interpretation of specimens issuing from this device.
Becette
Véronique
V
Service de Pathologie, Centre René Huguenin, Saint-Cloud. v.becette@stcloud-huguenin.org
Chérel
Pascal
P
Menet
Emmanuelle
E
Yacoub
Sameh
S
Brain
Etienne
E
Hagay
Charley
C
Guinebretière
Jean-Marc
JM
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