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Pseudoaneurysm

A Comnplication Secondary to Ultrasound-Guided Core Biopsy of the Breast

Porter Breast Care Center, 2525 South Downing Street, Denver, CO 80210.

David Thickman, MD

Michael D. Smith, MD

Radiology Imaging Associates, PC, Englewood, Colorado.

Percutaneous large core needle biopsy of the breast is recognized as an important tool in the current management of breast disease. Ths technique is safe, accurate, and has a very low complication rate. We present a rare complication of a pseudoaneurysm after large core needle biopsy of the breast, diagnosed by means of ultrasound and color Doppler exam-inatin. Pathophysilogic characteristics, diag-nosis, treatment options, and potential pre-vention of this complication are discussed.

Key Words: biopsy • breast • complications • di-agnosis • neoplasm

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