Pseudoaneurysm formation following core needle biopsy in a patient diagnosed with breast cancer: A case report

Autor: Reem Ahmed Al Mazrouai, M.D, Asma Al Shizawi, M.D, Badriya Al Qassabi, MD, FRCPC, Suaad Al Aghbari, M.D
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Radiology Case Reports, Vol 19, Iss 12, Pp 5858-5862 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.08.106
Popis: Core needle biopsy is a common diagnostic procedure in breast cancer patients, but it can occasionally lead to serious complications. We report a rare case of pseudoaneurysm formation following a core needle biopsy in a 54-year-old female patient diagnosed with breast cancer. Despite the routine nature of the procedure, the patient developed a palpable mass at the biopsy site, which prompted further diagnostic imaging and interventions. The pseudoaneurysm was effectively treated using a percutaneous approach with ultrasound-guided thrombin injection, demonstrating a minimally invasive solution that promptly addressed the complication without the need for surgical intervention. This case highlights the critical importance of detecting complications early in the biopsy process, as they have significant implications for disease staging and treatment initiation. It also underscores the importance of being prepared for immediate intervention in case of biopsy-related complications like pseudoaneurysms, to prevent severe consequences.
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