Get Precise Results for an Accurate Healthcare Imaging

When a suspicious lump or abnormality is detected in the breast, quick and accurate diagnosis is critical. An breast needle biopsy offers a minimally invasive, real-time imaging exam to safely and precisely collect tissue samples for further analysis. At Element Medical Imaging, we ensure that you receive clear, actionable results that empower you and your doctor to make informed decisions about your health.

Exam Explanation

Since medical ultrasounds provides real-time images, it is often used to guide biopsy procedures such as this one. Ultrasound-guided biopsy of the breast is a minimally invasive alternative to an open biopsy which is performed in an operating room and requires general anesthesia.

Exam Preparation

No exam preparation is necessary for an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

During the Exam

After you arrive for your appointment, you will be asked to remove your shirt and change into a gown. You may wish to wear a two-piece outfit that day. You will lie on your back or on your side on the examination table. The doctor will hold the ultrasound probe against your breast, and locate the mass within your breast. The radiologist will make a small incision to insert the needle and take several samples of tissue to be sent to a lab for analysis. In most cases, the diagnostic ultrasound takes less than an hour, and women can immediately return to their daily activity.