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From: Does lateral arm technique decrease the rate of clip migration in stereotactic and tomosynthesis-guided biopsies?

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a Grouped microcalcifications not considered amenable to CBA, but successfully biopsied with LABA. Craniocaudal mammogram of a 58 y.o. woman with a highly suspicious 2 cm mass in the left breast (arrow) with an associated 10 cm area of fine pleomorphic microcalcifications in segmental distribution (dashed ellipse). The most anterior extent of the calcifications (solid circle) was recommended for a stereotactic biopsy. b Grouped microcalcifications (circle) not considered amenable to CBA, but successfully biopsied with LABA. CC compression magnification view of the left breast demonstrating the microcalcifications in question in a superficial position. c Grouped microcalcifications not considered amenable to CBA, but successfully biopsied with LABA. An intra-procedure post-sample CC mammogram demonstrates the biopsy needle parallel to the compression plate, with the trough situated just beyond the skin and with all microcalcifications removed. d Grouped microcalcifications not considered amenable to CBA, but successfully biopsied with LABA. Post-procedure CC mammogram demonstrating a stereotactic biopsy clip in appropriate position, with a minimal hematoma and no sign of clip migration (circle). Pathology demonstrated grade 2 DCIS. The index mass was biopsied with ultrasound guidance, demonstrating invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 2. A ribbon-shaped clip was placed (arrow)

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