Breast core biopsy

Last revised by Arlene Campos on 25 Jun 2024

The percutaneous breast biopsy is one of the choices for focal histopathological assessment of breast lesions. In contrast to fine needle aspiration, during a core needle biopsy, a hollow needle is used to withdraw small cores of tissue from the area of interest in the breast. 

This procedure can be imaging guided by: 

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