Title

Pseudoaneurysm of the Breast: An Uncommon Complication of Core Needle Biopsy

Authors

Alexis A. Davenport, Henry Ford Health SystemFollow
Paul Williams, Henry Ford Health SystemFollow
David Pickney, Henry Ford Health System
Mark Segel, Henry Ford Health System

Files

Program

Radiology - Diagnostic

Training Level

Resident PGY 3

Institution

Henry Ford Hospital

Abstract

A 61-year-old female presented with persistent pain in the left breast following benign core needle biopsy. Diagnostic mammogram demonstrated a new small circumscribed mass in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast directly adjacent to the previously biopsied mass. Subsequent targeted Color Doppler ultrasound revealed a vascular mass with to and fro pulsatility. A diagnosis of breast pseudoaneurysm was made, a known albeit rare complication of breast core needle biopsy. The patient was treated with ultrasound guided thrombin injection into the pseudoaneurysm sac which resulted in complete sac thrombosis.

Presentation Date

5-2019

Recommended Citation

Davenport, Alexis A.; Williams, Paul; Pickney, David; and Segel, Mark, "Pseudoaneurysm of the Breast: An Uncommon Complication of Core Needle Biopsy" (2019). Case Reports. 85.
https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/merf2019caserpt/85