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ArticleCureus2026

Pseudoaneurysm Following Stereotactic Breast Biopsy.

James D Fox, Ahmed Abdalla, Kirubahara Vaheesan, Paula George

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

James D FoxRadiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.
Ahmed AbdallaRadiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.
Kirubahara VaheesanInterventional Radiology, Stl Interventional Oncology Interventional Radiology Clinics, LLC, Creve Coeur, USA.
Paula GeorgeRadiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Stereotactic breast biopsy is a widely utilized and generally low-risk method for evaluating suspicious breast findings, though rare vascular complications, such as pseudoaneurysm, can occur. This case describes a patient who developed a delayed pseudoaneurysm approximately two weeks after an otherwise routine biopsy with benign pathology. The patient initially developed a post-procedural hematoma and subsequently presented with worsening pain, prompting further evaluation. Additional imaging revealed a pseudoaneurysm. Although first-line treatment with ultrasound-guided thrombin injection was attempted, recurrence necessitated definitive endovascular embolization, which successfully resolved the condition. This case highlights the potential for delayed presentation, the importance of considering vascular injury in patients with persistent symptoms, and the need for prompt imaging and coordinated multidisciplinary care to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective, stepwise management.

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breast cancer imagingbreast lesions and imaging modalityembolizationinterventional radiologyinterventional radiology guided embolizationmammographymicrocalcificationspseudoaneurysmstereotactic breast biopsythrombin injection

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PMID42820122
PMCPMC13626180

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