Breast Imaging
Needle Wire Localization
A needle wire localization is a procedure which is sometimes performed
immediately prior to breast surgery. It is performed to mark an area of
the breast which correlates with an abnormality on either mammography or
breast ultrasound.
Needle wire localization may be performed with guidance provided either
by mammography or breast ultrasound. The radiologist will decide which
guidance is appropriate.
What to expect
The breast is cleaned with antiseptic. Using either mammography or
breast ultrasound as a guide, a small needle is placed in the breast
through the abnormality. Once the position of the needle is confirmed, a
small wire is placed through the needle and the needle removed. The wire
will be secured with a dressing when you exit to the surgical suite.
During the breast surgery, the wire and the surrounding tissue will be
removed.
For more information, or to make an
appointment please call the Anne C. Pappas Center for Breast
Imaging at 401-444-MAMM
(6266), or e-mail cpaine@lifespan.org.
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