An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is recommended to patients who cannot or prefer not to undergo radiation imaging. It is a safe and effective procedure that helps doctors find an abnormal mass or a breast lesion. An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is not meant to remove the lesion but to obtain a small sample that can be evaluated so your physician can learn more about the abnormal tissue.
An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is very similar to a typical ultrasound session. Patients are asked to lie down on their back and a lubrication gel is applied to ensure that the ultrasound probe glides effortlessly around the breast area. The technologist will mark the site that shows any abnormality and proceed to numb it.
A small incision is made at the site and a hollow-cored probe is inserted into the breast. The probe collects a small sample of breast tissue.
After the procedure has been completed, the technologist will place a clip inside the breast to mark the biopsied area. This marker, which cannot be felt, helps technologists locate the biopsied area during future examinations.
Patients should prepare for the ultrasound-guided breast biopsy by:
A straightforward follow-up care plan is made available to patients.
Patients are advised to:
A pathologist will evaluate the tissue sample and report the findings to your physician within a short time. You can get your test results through your referring physician and discuss your treatment course with them.
Patients who need an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy done can come to TOPS Comprehensive Breast Center. Our facility is furnished with the latest imaging tools and equipment that aid doctors in providing patients with accurate diagnoses. Our caring staff assists patients and physicians during their medical imaging, ultrasound, and surgical procedures.
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