Breast biopsies help doctors diagnose:
- Abnormalities, such as lumps or nodules
- An area of tissue change
- A distortion in the structure of breast tissue
At Magee-Womens Imaging, board-certified radiologists who specialize in breast imaging perform ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures to:
- Target the growth or abnormality in the breast tissue
- Help your doctor determine whether the abnormalities are benign, or present a risk for developing breast cancer
What to Expect During Your Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
During the procedure, your radiologist will:
- Use ultrasound to guide a needle and make one or more small incisions near the suspicious area of your breast
- Remove tissue samples
- Send the breast biopsy tissue samples to a pathologist who will examine them to determine if cancer is present
Because the procedure targets a specific area of the breast using a small incision, you should experience:
- Minimal scarring
- Reduced pain, compared to more invasive breast surgery
- A shorter recovery time and resumption of daily activities