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(Radiology. 2001;219:495-497.)
© RSNA, 2001

Breast Imaging

Displacement of Microcalcifications during Stereotactic 11-gauge Directional Vacuum-assisted Biopsy with Marking Clip Placement: Case Report1

Steven G. Lee, MD, Catherine W. Piccoli, MD and Jane S. Hughes, MD

1 From the Breast Imaging Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1100 Walnut St, M.O.B./Ground Level, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Received May 22, 2000; revision requested July 17; revision received August 30; accepted September 6. Address correspondence to S.G.L. (e-mail: seraph99@flash.net).

A 53-year-old woman with right breast microcalcifications of intermediate concern underwent stereotactic directional vacuum-assisted biopsy with marking clip placement. Postbiopsy mammograms showed displacement of a few of the targeted microcalcifications adjacent to misplaced marker clips. Mammography following stereotactic breast biopsy is important to document the location and number of residual calcifications and to determine the adequacy and location of clip placement.

Index terms: Breast, biopsy, 00.1261, 00.1267 • Breast, calcification, 00.81 • Breast radiography, 00.11 • Interventional procedures, complications, 00.1261, 00.1267




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