Breast Biopsies

Breast biopsies are performed to obtain a tissue sample from a suspicious area in the breast, so that the cells in the tissue can be evaluated under a microscope. Most often this will be a core needle biopsy (CNB) or a fine needle aspiration (FNA). But in some situations, such as if the results of a needle biopsy aren’t clear, you might need a surgical biopsy. A pathologist then determines what type, if any, disease is present. 

Services offered:

• • • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy - For this procedure, a doctor uses breast ultrasound to view the area that needs to be biopsied. Typically, this is done while you are lying down or slightly on your side, with your arm above your head.
      
      An ultrasound is done first to view the area. Then the skin is cleaned and numbing medicine (local anesthesia) is injected. Ultrasound is then used to guide the needle into the correct area. You might feel pressure as the needle goes in. Several biopsy samples are usually taken.
      
      A biopsy marker (clip) is placed in the area of the biopsy. Most often, a mammogram is done after the biopsy to confirm the clip is in the right place.

Talk with your provider about your family history, areas of concern, and breast cancer risk. The sooner any form of breast cancer is detected, the greater the likelihood that treatment will be successful.

Schedule your screening mammogram today by calling 928.302.5000.