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P Alonso-Bartolomé

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PubMed2005

Ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy of non-palpable breast lesions: a prospective analysis in 204 cases.

PURPOSE: To assess the diagnostic value of ultrasound (US)-guided 14 G core needle breast biopsy in non-palpable suspicious breast lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: From August 1997 to April 2001, 198 patients with 204 suspicious non-palpable breast lesions underwent US-guided large core needle biopsy. Biopsies were performed with a free-hand technique using US equipment with a 7.5 MHz linear-array transducer; a minimum of three cores were obtained from each lesion. Pathological findings in US-guided core biopsy were correlated to findings in subsequent surgery or long-term (more than 2 years) imaging follow-up. RESULTS: Among the 204 non-palpable breast lesions for which histopathological findings were obtained by US-guided core biopsy, 118 were malignant (114 carcinoma, 2 metastasis, 1 lymphoma, and 1 malignant phyllodes tumor) and 86 were benign (4 carcinoma and 82 benign lesions confirmed at surgery or after at least 2 years of follow-up). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value for diagnosis of malignancy in our series were 97%, 100%, 100%, and 95%, respectively. Diagnostic yield with 1, 2, 3, and 4 specimens per lesion was 73.5%, 88%, 94%, and 97.5%, respectively. CONCLUSION: US-guided core needle biopsy is a sensitive percutaneous biopsy method for diagnosing non-palpable breast lesions. To achieve a high diagnostic yield, a minimum number of three cores per lesion is advisable.

Adult↗
PubMed2004

Sonographically guided 11-G directional vacuum-assisted breast biopsy as an alternative to surgical excision: utility and cost study in probably benign lesions.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the utility and economic costs of the 11-G vacuum-assisted biopsy probe under ultrasound (US) guidance as an alternative to surgical excision in patients with probably benign lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: US-guided 11-G vacuum-assisted biopsy was performed in 102 probably benign breast lesions in 97 women who refused radiological follow-up. Complete removal of the lesion was intended in all cases. Open biopsy was done if questionable pathologic findings were present. Treatment was indicated if the diagnosis was malignant. Economic costs were estimated taking into consideration monetary expenses generated to the public health system, as well as expenses for the patients receiving percutaneous and open surgical biopsy. RESULTS: Median patient age was 42 years (range 18-77). Median lesion size was 14.7 mm (range 6-30 mm). Complete removal of the lesion seen at imaging was achieved in 72.5% of cases. Adequate tissue samples for histopathological evaluation were obtained in all cases. Surgical biopsy was recommended in nine cases. One patient diagnosed with mucinous carcinoma underwent immediate surgical treatment. The remaining 87 women with 92 lesions were included in a follow-up program. Economic cost of the 11-G vacuum-assisted percutaneous biopsy was 82% lower than the surgical biopsy (total savings in this series: 136,402.84 euros). Time spent for the patient was 71% less in percutaneous biopsy than in surgery. CONCLUSION: Ultrasound-guided 11-G directional vacuum-assisted breast biopsy is an accurate and less expensive procedure that can be used as an alternative to open surgical excision in a selected group of patients.

Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous↗
PubMed2001

[Intradural lumbar disk hernia].

Intradural disc herniation is a rare complication of degenerative disc disease. A correct diagnosis of this process is frequently difficult. If this entity is not preoperatively diagnosed and is omitted at surgery, severe neurologic sequels may be provoked. We report a case of a pathologically proven intradural disc herniation preoperatively diagnosed by MR imaging. Clinically, it was manifested by sudden onset of right leg ciatalgia and progressive right lower extremity weakness. The patient also referred a one-month history of sexual dysfunction. MR imaging revealed interruption of the low signal of the anulus fibrosus and of the posterior longitudinal ligament at L2-L3 level and a voluminous disc fragment migrated in the dural sac that showed rim enhancement with gadolinium.The clinical, neuroradiological, and surgical management of lumbar intradural disc herniation are reviewed.

Humans↗
PubMed1999

Insufficiency fractures of the tibia and fibula.

OBJECTIVE: Insufficiency fractures (IF) occur when normal or physiological muscular activity stresses a bone that is deficient in mineral or elastic resistance. IF of the tibia and fibula are probably less common than IF of the ribs, vertebrae, hip, pelvis, and distal ulna, and therefore they are frequently underrecognized and mistaken for other conditions. Our aim was to analyze the main features and outcome of IF of the tibia and fibula in patients attending our Rheumatology Service. METHODS: IF was considered when occurring spontaneously or with minimal trauma. Between January 1984 and July 1997, 25 patients were diagnosed as having IF of the tibia and fibula. The main predisposing factors, clinical features, therapy, and outcome were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: All the patients except four were women (mean age, 66+/-12 years). Three cases were diagnosed between 1984 and 1990 (0.42 cases/year) and 22 between 1991 and 1997 (three cases/year). Eighteen patients had an underlying condition: rheumatoid arthritis (RA, 13 cases), psoriatic arthritis (2), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (1), kidney transplant (1), and Crohn's disease (1). Eleven patients had osteoporotic fractures in other locations. Risk factors for osteoporosis were corticosteroids (13 cases), prolonged immobilization (10), early menopause (2), and methotrexate therapy (10). All patients had pain on weight bearing and marked functional impairment, 16 had local inflammatory signs, and 10 had deformity. In only five patients the diagnosis of IF was considered at the first examination. The diagnostic delay was 76+/-117 days (median, 21). The initial radiograph was diagnostic in 20 patients, and in the remaining the diagnosis was made by computed tomography (CT) scan (three cases), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (1), and bone scan (1). IF were located as follows: tibia (10 cases), fibula (seven), tibia and fibula (eight). Nineteen patients were treated with conservative management, four received no specific treatment, and two required surgery. Sixteen patients were hospitalized for a mean period of 12+/-8 days. Most patients had complete recovery. The high frequency of IF seen in RA patients is probably due to the severe disease in patients treated by our Service and that such patients have a higher risk for osteoporosis and its complications. CONCLUSIONS: IF of the tibia and fibula are probably more common than previously thought. They usually occur in patients with underlying rheumatic diseases, mainly RA, and are frequently mistaken for other joint and bone conditions. Despite a frequent delay in diagnosis, they have a good prognosis with conservative management. Nonetheless, a higher index of suspicion may avoid unnecessary investigations and treatments.

Absorptiometry, Photon↗
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Mycotic (infected) aneurysm of the popliteal artery and arthritis following Salmonella bacteriemia.

We report a case of a mycotic (infected) aneurysm of the popliteal artery due to Salmonella enteritidis. The clinical presentation may be confused with other more common causes of diffuse swollen leg, causing a delay in the diagnosis and proper therapy. Prompt surgical resection of the infected aneurysm together with medical therapy is required for successful treatment.

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