Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program

If your mammogram or breast ultrasound shows a suspicious area in the breast tissue, you may need to have a minimally invasive breast biopsy.

What Can I Expect During a Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy?

During the procedure, the radiologist:

• makes one or more small incisions near the suspicious area of your breast
• removes tissue samples
• sends the breast biopsy tissue samples to a pathologist who examines it to determine if cancer is present

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy

Minimally invasive breast biopsy may offer:

• minimal scarring due to a small incision
• reduced pain and risk of infection after the procedure
• advanced treatment planning
• a shorter recovery time and resumption of daily activities
• potentially lower hospital costs

Learn about available diagnostic procedures at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program in Knowledge is Power: Diagnostics and Biopsy Services for Breast Evaluation, a seven-part video series that includes segments on:

• Introduction
• Ultrasound
• MRI
• Ultrasound Breast Biopsy
• MRI Breast Biopsy
• Stereotactic Biopsy
• Needle Localization