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 Breast Biopsy

Breast Biopsy

by Krisha McCoy, MS


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References:

How is breast cancer diagnosed? American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/cri/content/cri_2_4_3x_how_is_breast_cancer_diagnosed_5.asp . Accessed July 21, 2003.

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Anesthesia: options and considerations. Mayo website. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=SC00026 . Accessed July 21, 2003.

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. When you find a breast lump. Mayo website. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=32348DF9-B0D5-45B9-82D3247C1178ABA0 . Accessed July 21, 2003.

US National Library of Medicine and the Patient Education Institute, Inc. X-plain: breast lump—biopsy. US National Library of Medicine website. Available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/_instruct/instructions.html?ModuleURL=breastlumpsbiopsy&LMModuleID=gs059101&x=92&y=12 . Accessed July 21, 2003.


Last reviewed September 2007 by Ronald Nath, MD . Animation scheduled for full update. Updated animation will include information on the following: 1) After a core or stereotactic biopsy, a small clip is usually inserted to mark the area should subsequent open surgery be needed.

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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