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Case Reports
. 2017 Sep 28:2017:bcr2017221546.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221546.

Breast pseudoaneurysm arising from core needle biopsy should be left well alone

Thomas Russell  1 , Michael Creagh-Barry  2
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Case Reports

Breast pseudoaneurysm arising from core needle biopsy should be left well alone

Thomas Russell et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

A 45-year-old woman previously fit and well, developed a pseudoaneurysm of the breast following core needle biopsy. She was ultimately reassured and discharged without further intervention. Pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of core needle biopsy which, contrary to previously published cases, can be managed conservatively.

Keywords: breast surgery; interventional radiology; radiology; vascular surgery.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Ultrasound image illustrating the affected vessel.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Colour Doppler image illustrating the pseudoaneurysm with no external compression applied.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Colour Doppler image illustrating the pseudoaneurysm with compression applied.
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