tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 33

What is a breast localization device?

A breast localization device is a wire, needle, clip, or pellet that helps to mark the location of a small abnormality in the breast that cannot be detected by palpation during a physical examination. This procedure of localization ensures greater accuracy for biopsy of removal of a small lesion. A breast localization device is placed under image guidance using a mammogram, MRI, ultrasound, or stereotactic guidance. How is the procedure described? When you read your oncologist’s documentation, it should not be difficult for you to confirm breast localization device utilization. For example, if your oncologist used wire guidance...

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