Application of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy in clinical

Objective To evaluate the usefulness of ultrasound-guided breast biopsy in clinics. Methods The clinical data of 78 female patients with breast solid lesion detected by ultrasound were retrospectively analyzed. Ultrasound guided breast lesion biopsy was performed in all the cases. The biopsy was carried out with 16 G cutting needle and automatic biopsy gun under percutaneous high frequency ultrasound guidance. The speimens were sent for pathologic examination. Results In the 78 patients,pathological examination revealed benign lesion in 62 cases and malignant lesions in 16 cases. No complications were encountered. Conclusion Ultrasound guided breast biopsy is easily performed and is sutiable for popularization in clinics.