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For non-palpable tumours that need to be removed with surgery, localisation with a hookwire or a localising substance under image guidance done prior to the surgery is needed.
This procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, prior to surgery. Mammogram, ultrasound or MRI guidance is used to accurately locate the site for surgery.
A fine wire (hookwire) is inserted or a radioactive substance is injected into the breast, within or in close proximity to the lesion of interest, which will be removed during the surgery.
Condition treated at:
National Cancer Centre Singapore
Singapore General Hospital
Changi General Hospital
Sengkang General Hospital
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
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(65) 6436 8000
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(65) 6225 5554
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(65) 6436 8000
Telephone Number
(65) 6222 3322
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(65) 6788 8833
Telephone Number
(65) 6930 5000
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(65) 6225 5554
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