Diagnosis of Breast Disease. V. Image-Directed Core Needle Biopsy.

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Source: Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Diagnosis of breast disease. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2008 Jan. 47 p. Diagnosis of Breast Disease V. Image-Directed Core Needle Biopsy Patient referred for image-directed biopsy. A A = Annotation Cancer? Definitive therapy. A Lobular neoplasia, ductal hyperplasia with atypia, phylloides tumor, lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), papillary lesions? Surgical consult for open biopsy. A Assure pathology and radiology conclusions are concordant Are calcifications present on specimen radiograph? A Rebiopsy by core or open biopsy. A Is mass benign fibroadenoma? Yearly screening mammogram or refer to surgeon. A Mammogram in 6-12 months, then annually for 3 years. A Stable? Open biopsy or repeat image-guided core needle biopsy. A Inform of patient next screening date. A All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.