Stereotactic Biopsy of the Breast

During a stereotactic breast biopsy, you may lie on your stomach on a special table. Or you may sit in a chair. Your doctor will use X-ray to guide a needle to the biopsy site to remove samples of breast tissue. The samples are examined under a microscope.

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Stereotactic Biopsy of the Breast

Stereotactic biopsy of the breast

During a stereotactic breast biopsy, you may lie on your stomach on a special table. Or you may sit in a chair. Your doctor will use X-ray to guide a needle to the biopsy site to remove samples of breast tissue.

The samples are examined under a microscope.

Current as ofDecember 19, 2018

Author: Healthwise Staff
Sarah Marshall MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito MD – Family Medicine
Laura S. Dominici MD – General Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology
Heather Quinn MD – Family Medicine

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Heather Quinn MDKathleen Romito MDLaura S. Dominici MDSarah Marshall MD

Last Updated

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