Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
Stereotactic breast biopsy is used to take tiny samples with a hollow needle of your breast tissue from a suspicious area in the breast that can be studied under a microscope to determine a diagnosis. During this procedure, an x-ray helps find the tissue to be removed. Stereotactic biopsy may prevent the need for an open (surgical) biopsy. Open biopsy is done by taking samples of tissue through an incision (cut) made in the skin.
A stereotactic biopsy removes tiny samples of the suspect tissue. A larger area of tissue may need to be removed at a later time.
Stereotactic biopsy is a common safe procedure. It does have some risks, through they are rare. These include bleeding, infection, and failure to remove the right tissue.
Things to know:
Stereotactic biopsy involves compression of the breast. In this way, it is like a mammogram. This can be uncomfortable.A stereotactic biopsy removes tiny samples of the suspect tissue. A larger area of tissue may need to be removed at a later time.
Stereotactic biopsy is a common safe procedure. It does have some risks, through they are rare. These include bleeding, infection, and failure to remove the right tissue.