Female Breast

The female breast is either of two mammary glands (organs of milk secretion) on the chest.

Needle Biopsy of the Breast

A needle biopsy is performed under local anesthesia. Simple aspirations are performed with a small gauge needle to attempt to draw fluid from lumps that are thought to be cysts. Fine needle biopsy uses a larger needle to make multiple passes through a lump, drawing out tissue and fluid. Withdrawn fluid and tissue is further evaluated to determine if there are cancerous cells present.

Open Biopsy of the Breast

An open biopsy can be performed under local or general anesthesia and will leave a small scar. Prior to surgery, a radiologist often first marks the lump with a wire, making it easier for the surgeon to find.

Female Breast Biopsy

A breast biopsy can hep diagnose breast cancer early in the disease process.

Breast Lump Removal - Series

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