Pseudoaneurysm of the Breast-A Case Report and Literature Review

Triple assessment plays an integral role in the investigation of breast disease. Core biopsy is a useful adjunct as it provides definitive histological diagnosis for many abnormalities detected on clinical examination and mammography. Haematoma formation is a well recognised complication of core biopsy and most tend to resolve with conservative management. Pseudoaneurysm of the breast, while described in the literature, is quite rare and tends to occur following core needle biopsy. Both interventional and surgical options are available for the treatment of these pseudoaneurysms. We present the case of a patient who presented with a pseudoaneurysm of her right breast following core biopsy and discuss her subsequent management.