Core-Needle Biopsy for Breast Abnormalities - Clinician Summary | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program

Core-Needle Biopsy for Breast Abnormalities - Clinician Summary | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program

Clinician Summary – May 26, 2016

Core-Needle Biopsy for Breast Abnormalities

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Clinical Issue
• Clinical Bottom Line
• Accuracy of Core-Needle Breast Biopsy
• Misclassification of Biopsy Results
• Complications and Pain
• Applicability of Findings
• Source

Introduction

This is a summary of a systematic review update evaluating the current evidence regarding the comparative effectiveness of core-needle biopsy and open surgical biopsy for diagnosing breast lesions. The systematic review summarizes the accuracy and possible harms of various core-needle biopsy methods. It does not discuss fine-needle aspiration. The systematic review included 316 clinical studies published through December 16, 2013.  This summary is provided to assist in informed clinical decisionmaking. However, reviews of evidence should not be construed to represent clinical recommendations or guidelines.