What are the Types of Breast Biopsy Offered?
Ultrasound Guided Mammotome The Mammotome’s main purpose is to sample the suspicious breast tissue that has been detected. The entire sampling procedure takes only 20 minutes and requires the use of only a small amount of local anesthesia. Many women are able to return to work the same day that they complete the procedure right in our offices! How does it work? By using imaging methods such as X-ray, mammogram, or ultrasound, a breast lump can be detected, even in its earliest stages. Using the same imaging methods, the physician guides a Mammotome® probe into the suspicious area of the breast to gently collect the abnormal tissue through a small, 1/4 inch incision in the breast. Stereotactic biopsy: During stereo imaging, two-dimensional digital images of your breast are taken from two different angles. Both images are sent to a computer for image analysis. The computer compares the data from each image and calculates the three-dimensional location coordinates for your breast abnormal
