Highlights
- •Radiologists need to be proficient in DBT-guided procedures.
- •DBT-guided biopsies of calcifications are efficient and easy to perform.
- •Learning some pearls and pitfalls can assist one with difficult cases of DBT-guided biopsies of calcifications.
Abstract
As digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) is quickly becoming the standard of care in
clinical practice, DBT-guided procedures are being more frequently utilized. DBT-guided
biopsies of calcifications are efficient and easy to perform. As radiologists seek
proficiency in these biopsies, there are some unique features of DBT-guided biopsies
that they must consider. In this review, we provide a step-by-step guide on performing
DBT-guided biopsies of calcifications, with a focus on pearls and pitfalls for problem
solving in difficult biopsy cases.
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Publication history
Published online: November 14, 2020
Accepted:
November 12,
2020
Received in revised form:
October 6,
2020
Received:
February 1,
2020
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