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Is vacuum assisted breast biopsy more accurate than just core needle biopsy? both u/s guided.
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Depends: The key is an adequate sample of tissue, from the mass. The accuracy comes from the pathologist!
Answered 10/4/2017
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Accuracy: Both are highly accurate, 97-99%, in experienced hands. Vacuum assisted may provide a better sample for the pathologist, but standard core can make up for it with more samples. One may be preferred over another in certain particular circumstances.
Answered 10/4/2017
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