An ultrasound-guided needle biopsy of the breast will enable you and your doctor
to have your biopsy results in a simple, fast and effective way.
The ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is another up-to-date breast technology procedure
that the Breast Care Center offers. An ultrasound scan detects breast changes by sending
high-frequency sound waves into the breast. The echo patterns from the sound waves
are converted into an image of the breast's interior.
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Benefits
- It is a safe and simple procedure that causes only mild discomfort
- No external scarring of the breast and no internal scarring that may interfere with
future mammograms
- No lengthy wait for test results; reports are usually available the next business
day
- No exposure to general anesthesia
- No prolonged recovery period.