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. 2020 Jan;39(1):181-190.
doi: 10.1002/jum.15082. Epub 2019 Jun 29.

Imaging Features and Treatment Options for Breast Pseudoaneurysms After Biopsy: A Case-Based Pictorial Review

Kalie Adler  1 , Naziya Samreen  2 , Katrina N Glazebrook  3 , Asha A Bhatt  3
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Imaging Features and Treatment Options for Breast Pseudoaneurysms After Biopsy: A Case-Based Pictorial Review

Kalie Adler et al. J Ultrasound Med. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm (PSA) formation is a potential complication of breast biopsies. Ultrasound is the most common imaging modality used for evaluation and treatment of a PSA. Color Doppler images show a cystic structure with swirling flow inside in a "to-and-fro" pattern. Treatment options for PSA include observation, ultrasound-guided focused compression, thrombin injection, open surgical repair, and percutaneous embolization. The risks and benefits of these treatment options will be discussed in the following cases.

Keywords: breast pseudoaneurysm; embolization; thrombin; ultrasound-guided compression.

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