Sonographic detection of hematomas and fluid after imaging guided core breast biopsy

J Ultrasound Med. 1994 Nov;13(11):877-82. doi: 10.7863/jum.1994.13.11.877.

Abstract

We investigated sonographic changes to the breast after imaging guided core breast biopsy. We studied 31 breast lesions in 29 patients before, immediately after, and 2 to 9 days after core biopsy looking for hematomas. We found sonographic changes to the breast consistent with fluid collections after core biopsy in seven of 31 breast lesions (23%). Of the biopsy sites with sonographic changes, evidence suggested that six of 31 (19%) likely had hematomas. Sonographic changes after core breast biopsy are common and the formation rate of suspected hematomas is greater than previously believed although generally not clinically significant.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Breast / injuries
  • Breast / pathology*
  • Exudates and Transudates / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Stereotaxic Techniques
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary*