Comparison of the clinical and pathological characteristics of ultrasound-guided biopsy for breast masses and non-mass lesions between 16-gauge spring-loaded core needle biopsy and 12-gauge spring-loaded vacuum-assisted biopsy

ConclusionAlthough VAB had a significantly higher rate of non-mass lesion biopsies, the upgrade rate from high-risk to malignant lesions was significantly lower for VAB than for CNB. US-guided 12-gauge spring-loaded VAB may be more appropriate for biopsy of non-mass lesions.

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Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - January 16, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research