Case 157: Internal Mammary Node Biopsy
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A 55-year old with carcinoma breast presented with one solitary enlarged left internal mammary node
The oncologist wanted a biopsy.
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Region: Chest wall
Age: 55 yrs
Findings: Active left internal mammary node
Lesion Biopsied: Left internal mammary node
Size of Lesion: 11.0 (z axis) x 9.0 mm
Gun: 18G Cook, short, 10 mm throw
No of cores: 2 for histopah
Sedation: No
Position & Approach: Transcostal
Time Taken (marker to wash-out): 14 mins
Complication: None
Level of Difficulty: 4/5
Diagnosis: Metastatic adenocarcinoma, consistent with breast primary
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