Objectives: To see the diagnostic accuracy of needle localization biopsy in the management of non-palpable breast lesions.
Materials & Methods: This study was conducted over period of 1 & half year at surgery uni2 of SMBBMU & Larkana Medical Center. Total 51 patients were included who had BIRADS IV and V lesions on mammogram & ultrasound. These patients underwent wire/needle localization under ultrasound and latter diagnostic biopsy.
Results: All the 51 patients were females. The positive result in terms of presence of diseased breast tissue was present in 92.15%.
Conclusion: Needle localization biopsy has good diagnostic accuracy. The results can be improved by bringing improvement in the field of interventional radiology.
Aisha Shaikh, Saira Fatima, Sher Mohammad Shaikh. (2013) Diagnostic value of needle-localization biopsy in the management of non-palpable breast lesions, , Volume-38, Issue-1.
