Sonographic appearance of atypical breast cancer and needle biopsy
- VernacularTitle:不典型乳腺癌超声征象与穿刺活检
- Author:
Tao YANG
;
Ying TANG
;
Ling BAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ultrasonography;
breast neoplasms;
biopsy, needle
- From:
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army
2001;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To assess the value of color Doppler sonographic appearance and ultrasound-guided needle biopsy on confirmation of diagnosis of atypical breast cancer. Methods 12 patients suspected to be suffering from breast cancer were examined with color Doppler sonography and ultrasound-guided needle biopsy, the results were then analyzed and evaluated. Results Atypical breast cancer had small tumors (diameter less than 1.5cm), rounded or lobular in shape, and regular margin without obvious spicule. The tumors presented hypoecho and there was no acoustic attenuation behind the tumors. The intensity of vascular signals could not be taken as significant evidence for positive diagnosis. Results of ultrasound-guided needle biopsy was helpful for confirmation of the diagnosis. Conclusions Color Doppler sonography was important for the examination of tumor of atypical of breast cancer. The cancer could be confirmed in good time by the extended sonography and ultrasound-guided needle biopsy.
