·        Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

·        Ultrasound guided Biopsy

·        MRI guided Biopsy

·        CT guided Biopsy

Breast Stereotactic Biopsy is a mammography assisted procedure using computer guidance in which a small incision is made in the breast and then multiple samples of tissue will be taken which appear concerning on the mammogram. These samples are then sent to a lab for an analysis to determine if they are cancerous or benign.

Once the area has been localized, a needle will be inserted into the area of the abnormality.  Tissue samples will be taken from the breast and sent for analysis at the lab.  A small metallic clip maker will be placed at the site so the area may be located in the future, if necessary.  A mammogram is then usually performed to confirm the marker is in the proper position.

In addition to conventional diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound also provides the ability to offer image guided biopsies into certain nodules or cysts.

The area will be anesthetized and a needle will be inserted through the surface of the skin into the area of concern.  Multiple samples will be taken of the nodule and sent to a laboratory for analysis.   If the nodule is fluid filled the fluid will be drained and also sent for analysis.

Using sterile technique and MRI guidance, a breast nodule can be further evaluated.  The breast will be anesthetized and a needle will be inserted into the area of concern.  MRI imaging will confirm the placement of the needle and multiple samples will be taken and sent to a laboratory for analysis.

In addition to conventional diagnostic Cat Scan, Cat Scan also provides the ability to offer image guided biopsies into certain nodules or cysts.

Using sterile technique with CAT Scan  guidance, a nodule can be further evaluated.  A sample (s) of the nodule will be obtained when the nodule is solid or, in the case of a fluid filled cyst, fluid will be extracted from the nodule.

The area will be anesthetized and a needle will be inserted through the surface of the skin into the area of concern.  Multiple samples will be taken of the nodule and sent to a laboratory for analysis.   If the nodule is fluid filled the fluid will be drained and also sent for analysis.