Breast Biopsy

During a breast biopsy, a board-certified radiologist draws a small tissue sample from the breast with a needle. A pathologist then examines the sample of breast tissue for irregularities. Different types of irregularities are more easily evaluated with either stereotactic (mammogram) or core ultrasound-guided needle biopsies. Both types of needle biopsies are outpatient procedures.

Needing a biopsy can be stressful, and we will work to fit you into our biopsy schedule most often during the same-day visit, with results available the next business day. You will receive local anesthesia to numb the area and help prevent discomfort. Tissue samples as tiny as a pin head (2 mm) may be sufficient for an accurate diagnosis. The procedure is fast, and most patients resume the majority of their normal daily activities the same day.