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Current status of biopsy markers for the breast in clinical settings

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2022

Abstract

Introduction: A breast biopsy marker is a very small object that is introduced into the breast to serve as a tissue marker. The placement of a breast marker following a biopsy or to mark an abnormality in the breast has become standard practice in the clinical setting. Breast biopsy markers offer a wide range of benefits which includes the prevention of re-biopsy of a benign tumor, differentiating multiple lesions within the breast, evaluation of the extent of a tumor, and increased precision during surgery.

Areas covered: This review article presents a range of breast biopsy markers used in clinical practice. First, an overview of the necessity of breast markers in healthy breast management. Second, it summarizes the diversity in composition, shape, unique properties and features, and bio-absorbable carriers of breast biopsy markers. Finally, it also discusses the possible use of clinically approved breast biopsy markers in various scenarios and their implications.

Expert opinion: This review serves as a guide in the selection of an appropriate breast marker. We believe that some of the common drawbacks associated with current breast biopsy markers can be overcome by developing novel polymer-metal and composite-based breast biopsy markers.

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https://www.tandfonline.com/share/HNSTKYYEY5YRMJZAE6YF?target=10.1080/17434440.2022.2159807

Publication Title

Expert review of medical devices

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/17434440.2022.2159807

Academic Level

faculty

Mentor/PI Department

Immunology and Microbiology

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