What is MR-Guided Breast Biopsy?
Lumps or abnormalities in the breast are often detected by imaging studies including mammography, ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, it is not always possible to tell from these imaging tests whether a growth in the breast is benign or cancerous. A breast biopsy involves removing some cells either surgically or in a less invasive procedure involving a hollow needle from the suspicious area in the breast and examining them under a microscope to determine a diagnosis. The tissue removed during a biopsy ranges from a tiny amount to the entire area of abnormal tissue. In MR-guided breast biopsy, magnetic resonance imaging is used to help guide the radiologist’s instruments to the suspicious area. The procedure is less invasive than surgical biopsy, requires only a local anesthetic, leaves little or no scarring, and can be performed in less than an hour. What are some common uses of the procedure? Image-guided biopsy is used when the abnormal area in the breast is too
