Multicenter study for the evaluation of a dedicated biopsy device for MR-guided vacuum biopsy of the breast

Eur Radiol. 2002 Jun;12(6):1463-70. doi: 10.1007/s00330-002-1376-4. Epub 2002 Apr 24.

Abstract

The purpose of this multicenter study was to determine the accuracy and clinical value of a dedicated breast biopsy system which allows for MR-guided vacuum biopsy (VB) of contrast-enhancing lesions. In five European centers, MR-guided 11-gauge VB was performed on 341 lesions. In 7 cases VB was unsuccessful. This was immediately realized on postinterventional images or direct follow-up combined with histopathology-imaging correlation; thus, a false-negative diagnosis was avoided. Histology of 334 successful biopsies yielded 84 (25%) malignancies, 17 (5%) atypical ductal hyperplasias, and 233 (70%) benign entities. Verification of malignant or borderline lesions included reexcision of the biopsy cavity. Benign histologic biopsy results were verified by retrospective correlation with the pre- and postinterventional MRI and by subsequent follow-up. Our results indicate that MR-guided VB, in combination with the dedicated biopsy coil, offers the possibility to accurately diagnose even very small lesions that can only be visualized or localized by MRI.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / instrumentation*
  • Biopsy / methods
  • Breast / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • False Negative Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*