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Pseudoaneurysm of the breast following blind palpation-guided core needle biopsy: a case report and literature review

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Core needle biopsy is currently the most widely used basic diagnostic method for the diagnosis of breast masses; it is a minimally invasive procedure with excellent specificity and sensitivity and negligible complication rates, particularly when image-guided. However, complications tend to be higher when performed blindly. Hematoma remains the most common complication resulting from this procedure. Iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication with no previous report in Nigeria. In this report, we present a case of breast pseudoaneurysm occurring after 2 blind, palpation-guided core needle biopsies in a 51-year-old known hypertensive woman at a Nigerian tertiary hospital. Spontaneous thrombosis of the pseudoaneurysm occurred over three months after the second blind biopsy.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.06.069

Authors: Adeleye Dorcas Omisore, Olalekan Olasehinde, Anuoluwapo Gbadura Towoju, Roli Yetunde Akinsulore, Ayorinde Christopher Fadirepo, Oluwatosin Zainab Omoyiola

Institutions: Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Obafemi Awolowo University

Language: English

Topic: Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500