MR-guided Vacuum-assisted Breast Biopsy: Accuracy of Targeting and Success in Sampling in a Phantom Model

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Journal Radiology

Specialty Radiology

Date 2004 Aug 31

PMID 15333802

Citations 4

Authors

Constance D Lehman

Taro Aikawa

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Abstract

An 11-gauge MR-compatible system was designed for use in magnetic resonance vacuum-assisted breast biopsy. The system uses a detachable needle with minimal artifact to allow imaging after placement and before biopsy to confirm lesion location. A phantom study involving 16 biopsies of lesions smaller than 10 mm was conducted to assess the performance of this system. Fifteen (94%) of 16 biopsies resulted in successful lesion sampling. Eighty-five percent of all core samples contained specimen materials targeted lesion material. Further research to evaluate the efficiency, accuracy, and safety of this system in a patient population is recommended.

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