Added value of second biopsy target in screen ‐detected widespread suspicious breast calcifications

ConclusionWhile a single target biopsy is sufficient to discriminate a benign vs. malignant diagnosis in most cases, in 14% there is added value in performing a second target biopsy. Biopsies performed prospectively are more likely to yield concordant results compared to post‐hoc second target biopsy cases, suggesting a single prospective biopsy may be sufficient when results are radiological‐pathological concordant; discordance still requires repeat sampling.

Source: Australasian Radiology - February 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Nathalie M Falkner, Dana Hince, Gareth Porter, Ben Dessauvagie, Sanjay Jeganathan, Max Bulsara, Glen Lo Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research