Breast Biopsy - Purpose, Types, Results
Is a biopsy needed, or an aspiration? Here are descriptions of types of biopsies: fine-needle aspiration, core needle biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, open surgical biopsy. You can understand the results of a biopsy, and how the results affect treatment decisions.
Breast Biopsy Overview
Do you need a biopsy or an aspiration? Which kind of biopsy is used for the most accurate results? Read about four main types of breast biopsy procedures.
Do you need a biopsy or an aspiration? Which kind of biopsy is used for the most accurate results? Read about four main types of breast biopsy procedures.
Breast Cyst Aspiration
What is an aspiration for a cyst in the breast? What will it feel like? Read a clear description of aspiration from FamilyDoctor.org.
What is an aspiration for a cyst in the breast? What will it feel like? Read a clear description of aspiration from FamilyDoctor.org.
Core Needle Biopsy
Is there any advantage to having a core needle biopsy instead of an aspiration? Will it hurt to have this done? Read a good description of the procedure and how to prepare for it, from Imaginis Corporation.
Is there any advantage to having a core needle biopsy instead of an aspiration? Will it hurt to have this done? Read a good description of the procedure and how to prepare for it, from Imaginis Corporation.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
How can an X-ray assisted stereotactic biopsy be more accurate than a core needle biopsy? What is the experience like for a patient? Here is a very thorough description of the procedure, from RadiologyInfo.com
How can an X-ray assisted stereotactic biopsy be more accurate than a core needle biopsy? What is the experience like for a patient? Here is a very thorough description of the procedure, from RadiologyInfo.com
Open, or Surgical Biopsy
Why are surgical biopsies done, in addition to needle biopsies? Why is this procedure called a partial mastectomy? Read an easy-to-understand description of the procedure and know what to expect, from BreastDiseases.com.
Why are surgical biopsies done, in addition to needle biopsies? Why is this procedure called a partial mastectomy? Read an easy-to-understand description of the procedure and know what to expect, from BreastDiseases.com.