Sonology has been very helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of pseudoaneurysms. Pseudoaneurysms have been reported as a postinterventional complication. The authors report 2 case studies of pseudoaneurysms resulting from breast biopsies. The first case study resolved on its own. The second case study showed no significant decrease in size after 5 months.
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