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All About
Breast Biopsy
Symptoms
Causes
- You or your doctor feels a lump or thickening in your breast, and your doctor suspects breast cancer
- Your mammogram shows a suspicious area in your breast
- An ultrasound scan reveals a suspicious finding
- Your breast MRI reveals a suspicious finding
- You have unusual nipple or areolar changes, including crusting, scaling, dimpling skin or a bloody discharge
More about Treatment
A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove a small sample of breast tissue for laboratory testing.
A breast biopsy is a way to evaluate a suspicious area in your breast to determine whether it is breast cancer. There are several types of breast biopsy procedures.
A breast biopsy provides a sample of tissue that doctors use to identify and diagnose abnormalities in the cells that make up breast lumps, other unusual breast changes, or suspicious or concerning findings on a mammogram or ultrasound. The lab report from the breast biopsy can help determine whether you need additional surgery or other treatment.
FAQ on this Treatment
Why is breast biopsy performed?
Breast biopsy is ordered when a clinician suspects a mass or lump in the breast. In such cases, biopsy reveals the nature and severity of the condition.
How is a breast biopsy performed?
Breast biopsy uses needles of different types and sizes to pierce into the surface of skin and pull out a piece of the underlying tissue within the breast. This tissue is then observed under the microscope to determine the nature of contents. The report is generated based on findings.
What does breast biopsy result tell?
Biopsy reveals whether the breast tissue is cancerous or non-cancerous in nature. It also determines the amount of tissue change and types of cells seen. In cases of cancerous proliferations, it also helps to stage the breast cancer.
How long does the breast biopsy procedure take?
The procedure is an out-patient procedure, performed under local anaesthesia. It takes less than an hour to perform.
What are the side effects of breast biopsy?
Breast biopsy may lead to swelling in breast, pain or bleeding after the biopsy. Infection is a rare side effect, which is seen if the procedure is not done in a sterile environment.
How can side effects of breast biopsy be managed?
Application of an ice-pack is recommended to bring the swelling and pain under control. Wearing a sports bra or high-support bra will also be useful.