A single-step Raman spectroscopy algorithm applied during stereotactic breast core needle biopsy can accurately detect microcalcifications and breast lesions, reducing the need for repeat biopsy, ...

More and more stereotactic vacuum-assisted breast biopsies (microbiopsies) are being performed in routine practice on infraclinical lesions. In a previous study on 2833 surgical biopsies performed for ...

Locoregional lymphatic recurrence following axillary dissection for breast cancer. Background: There are multiple options for the diagnostic evaluation of mammographic suspicious breast abnormalities.

Influence of thiozolidinediones (TZD) exposure on the progression of oral leukoplakia (L) and erythroplakia (E) to the development of head and neck cancer (HNC). Background: Clinical guidelines ...

Spot magnification view demonstrates suspicious linear branching calcifications. Stereotactic biopsy revealed DCIS. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

D. Scott Lind, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Barbara L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.; Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S. FNA biopsy permits the sampling of cells from breast ...

85-year-old patient who maintained daily use of 81 mg of aspirin at time of stereotactic-guided core-needle biopsy of group of breast calcifications; pathologic assessment yielded atypical ductal ...

Breast calcifications are small deposits of calcium in the breast tissue. They are typically noncancerous. However, some forms can occasionally indicate breast cancer. This article looks at the causes ...

The worst year of Lori Stevenson's life saved her life. January 2016 began with a mammogram and quickly progressed to a second mammogram and an ultrasound at that same appointment, then an ultrasound ...

R.N. Karleen Habin answers the question: 'Should I Get A Biopsy?' Oct. 11, 2007— -- Question from bwgolf_66:I have seen many questions regarding microcalcifications, I have been getting recheck ...