A case of mammotome biopsy: retrospective evaluation.
The case of a female patient with a normal mammography of first level screening and a control mammography showing the presence of a cluster of microcalcifications, is discussed. The case history is carefully examined also based on previous investigations. The patient decided to undergo stereotactic vacuum-assisted biopsy (mammotome biopsy) that was performed elsewhere. Indications, advantages and possible complications of the procedure are analyzed.
Polito
Rosaria
R
Istituto di Radiologia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico "A. Gemelli", Roma, Italy.
Gaudino
Simona
S
Costantini
Melania
M
Lombardi
Celestino Pio
CP
Romani
Maurizio
M
Belli
Paolo
P
D001706:Biopsy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D014618:Vacuum