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Preoperative localization of breast occult lesions with ultrasonography
Wenju Li
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Abstract
Objective To discuss the value of ultrasound guided localization of small breast occult lesion which was negative in clinical palpation. Methods Twenty-three women with 39 breast occult lesion which were negative in clinical palpation were examined with high frequency ultrasonography. The location of the lesion was signed at body surface or injected mythylene blue under ultrasound guidance before operation. Results All 39 lesions were excised accurately according to the range that localized with ultrasonography. Pathological results showed all the benign lesions. Conclusions High frequency ultrasound can show and localize breast occult lesions accurately. It is of practical value for its easiness to operate, safe and, economic profile.