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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

What is stereotactic breast biospy?
How long does this procedure last?
How is this procedure performed?

What is stereotactic breast biopsy?
A core biopsy is a reliable, minimally invasive method for determining if a mammographically, ultrasonographically or MRI detected lesion is cancerous.

How long does this procedure last?

The stereotactic core biopsy procedure usually takes about an hour. Only local anesthesia is used and most patients are able to return to their normal routine immediately afterward.

How is this procedure performed?

Most core biopsies at EWBC are performed on very small nonpalpable lesions using a stereotactic core biopsy table. This equipment allows us to use a computer and digital imaging to calculate the exact position of the lesion in the breast. Once the precise position is located, we are able to obtain a small tissue sample with a large core needle, which is then sent to a pathologist to be read. The alternative to this method is a surgical biopsy.

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