Objective: To explore the value of applying prostate biopsy needle to the puncture biopsy of breast masses. Methods:The breast masses of 21 patients were punctured with prostate biopsy needles. In these patients

19 breast masses were resected and analysed by pathological examination which was used as the gold standard following the puncture.Resultsf The results of puncture diagnosis were almost the same as pathological diagnosis (accuracy rate 94.6%)

only 1 breast mass with tuberculosis being the difference. There were no false negative and positive diagnosis. A mass formed by blood stasis occurred in one breast cancer patient.Conclusion: Puncture biopsy with prostate biopsy needles in the diagnosis of breast masses has many advantages

such as simple technique

accurate diagnosis

as well as few complication

allowing it to be used for routine exams.