American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 149, Issue 1, 43-45
Copyright © 1987 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Preoperative needle localization of lesions in the lower half of the breast: needle entry from below
MJ Homer
For preoperative localization of lesions in the lower part of the breast, an inferior approach provides the shortest skin-to-lesion distance. This paper describes the successful inferior approach in 48 of 49 consecutive localizations. No special grid localization device is needed. This technique permits accurate localization of small foci of microcalcifications and other nonpalpable breast lesions.