Diagnostic value of needle-localization biopsy in the management of non-palpable breast lesions

To determine the diagnostic accuracy of needle localization biopsy in the management of non-palpable breast lesions. This study was conducted over period of two and a half year at surgery unit-II of SMBBMU and Larkana Medical Center. Total 51 patients were included who had BIRADS IV and V lesions on mammogram and ultrasound. All underwent wire/needle localization under ultrasound and latter diagnostic biopsy. All the 51 patients were females. The positive result in terms of presence of diseased breast tissue was found in 92.15%. Needle localization biopsy has good diagnostic accuracy. The results can be improved by bringing improvement in the field of interventional radiology