What is wire localization of the Breast?
When a lump or abnormal area is seen on the mammogram that requires an excision biopsy, a wire is introduced in the breast by using a mammography machine, in the Mammogram room. There is a hook at the end of the wire to hold it in the breast and also the radiologist can inform the surgeon where the lump is in relation to the wire. This is usually an easily performed procedure prior to the operation and helps the surgeon to remove the suspicious area to send to the pathologist for diagnosis.
