Imaging Features and Treatment Options for Breast Pseudoaneurysms After Biopsy: A Case‐Based Pictorial Review. (29th June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adler, Kalie; Samreen, Naziya; Glazebrook, Katrina N.; Bhatt, Asha A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ultrasound in medicine. Volume 39:Number 1(2020)
• Page Start: 181
• Page End: 190
• Publication Date: 2019-06-29
• Subjects: embolization -- breast pseudoaneurysm -- thrombin -- ultrasound‐guided compression; Ultrasonics in medicine -- Periodicals; Ultrasonics; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonics in medicine; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1002/jum.15082
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0278-4297

Abstract

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.