Pseudoaneurysm of the Breast after Core Needle Biopsy: A Case Report.
- Author:
Hyun Kyung JUNG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Korea. drsjung@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pseudoaneurysm;
Breast;
Core needle biopsy;
Manual compression
- MeSH:
Aneurysm, False;
Biopsy;
Biopsy, Large-Core Needle;
Breast;
Needles
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Medical Ultrasound
2012;31(4):279-282
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Pseudoaneurysm of the breast is rare. To date only a, few cases related to blunt trauma, core needle biopsy, vacuum-assisted biopsy, or surgery have been reported. The author reports on a case of pseudoaneurysm after 14-gauge core needle biopsy, which was treated successfully with manual compression.