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Tumour seeding following percutaneous needle biopsy: the real story!

This 2011 review critically examines the risk of tumor seeding associated with percutaneous needle biopsy (PNB) across various malignancies. While tumor seeding is a recognized complication, the incidence is exceedingly low, particularly with modern techniques and equipment. The article emphasizes that the benefits of accurate histological diagnosis via PNB generally

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Core-needle biopsy of breast cancer is associated with a higher rate of distant metastases 5 to 15 years after diagnosis than FNA biopsy

This retrospective cohort study analyzed long-term outcomes in breast cancer patients diagnosed using fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in the 1970s versus core-needle biopsy (CNB) in the 1990s. Researchers matched patients on age, tumor size, DNA ploidy, mammography screening status, and treatment protocols. The findings indicated a significantly higher incidence of

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