Tomosynthesis Guided Needle Localization: An Instructional Guide with Examples

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

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Tomosynthesis Guided Needle Localization: An Instructional Guide with Examples

Education Exhibits

Presented on December 2, 2014
Presented as part of BRS-TUB: Breast Tuesday Poster Discussions

Participants

Nelly Salem MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Donna M. Plecha MD, Abstract Co-Author: Advisory Board, Hologic, Inc Research Grant, SuperSonic Imagine

TEACHING POINTS

To review indication, imaging appearance, and procedural methods of tomosynthesis-guided needle localization. The imaging and final pathology results from a series of 9 tomosynthesis-guided-needle localizations performed at our institution since the implementation of tomosynthesis in 2011 will be included.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

-Introduction -Indication -How to do it: A Step-by-step guide -Example with pictorial review of procedure -Pathology -Series of 8 additional cases demonstrating the findings on both 2D mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis and including the final pathology for each case -Outcome - Conclusion

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Cite This Abstract

Salem, N, Plecha, D, Tomosynthesis Guided Needle Localization: An Instructional Guide with Examples. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004149.html