Targeted breast ultrasound can reduce biopsies for women under 40

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 02:49 in Health & Medicine

CHICAGO -- Targeted breast ultrasound of suspicious areas of the breast, including lumps, is a safe, reliable and cost-effective alternative to invasive biopsies for women under age 40, according to the findings of two studies presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

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