Use of Core-Needle Biopsy for Image-Detected Abnormalities

This course provides physicians with an overview of the core-needle biopsy process to be better able to explain to patients what to expect and explain the available validated methods for this method of biopsy.

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Target Audience

Family Medicine Physicians, Ob/Gyns, Internal Medicine Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Students and Residents.

Learning Objectives

  • Review the options and the patient selection process. 
  • Consider available, validated methods for CNB: stereotactic, tomogram, ultrasound and MRI-guided. 
  • Review the importance of radiologic-pathologic concordance. 
  • Designate the appropriate follow-up and disposition of the patient based on radiology-pathology results. 
Additional information
Bibliography: 
  • Downs-Kelley, et al. “Clinical Implications of Margin Involvement by Pleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ.” Arch Pathol Lab Med ̶ Vol 135, June 2011
  • Portschy, et al. “Trends in Incidence and Management of Lobular Carcinoma in Situ: A Population-Based Analysis.” Annals of Surgical Oncology. 12 July 2013
  • Hussain, et. al. “Management of lobular carcinoma in-situ and atypical lobular hyperplasia of the breast- A review.” EJSO 37 (2011) 279e289.
  • Murray, et. al. “Classic Lobular Carcinoma in Situ and Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia at Percutaneous Breast Core Biopsy.” Cancer. 1 March 2013
  • Page, et. al. “Atypical lobular hyperplasia as a unilateral predictor of breast cancer risk; a retrospective cohort study.” THE LANCET • Vol 361 • January 11, 2013

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Course Summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 General certificate of attendance
Course opens: 
12/01/2016
Course expires: 
11/30/2021

Maria Pilar Martinez, M.D. 
Radiologist
Baptist Health Breast Center
Miami Cancer Institute

Maria Pilar Martinez, M.D., indicated that neither she nor her spouse/partner has relevant financial relationships with commercial interest companies, and she will not include off-label or unapproved product usage in her presentations or discussions.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

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Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.
             
Baptist Health South Florida designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.75 General certificate of attendance
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