The accuracy of frozen section analysis in ultrasound- guided core needle biopsy of breast lesions.

Background: Limited data are available to evaluate the accuracy of frozen section analysis and ultrasound- guided core needle biopsy of the breast.

Methods: In a retrospective analysis data of 120 consecutive handheldultrasound- guided 14- gauge automated core needle biopsies (CNB) in 109 consecutive patients with breast lesions between 2006 and 2007 were evaluated.

Results: In our outpatient clinic120 CNB were performed.