Percutaneous breast biopsy
Image-guided percutaneous tissue sampling of a breast abnormality.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Suspicious mammographic, US or MRI breast abnormality requiring histological diagnosis.
Procedure
US/stereotactic/MRI-guided needle biopsy. Clip often placed. Duration: 15-30 minutes.
Risks
Hematoma, pain, infection (rare), non-diagnostic result.
Recovery
Immediate return to activities. Results in 3-7 days.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
9 doctors
Dr Ignacio ANDRES CANO
Radiologue interventionnelRennaz
CHU Helora Site Jolimont
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)La Louvière
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Épagny
EMBOLILLE
Clinique privéeLesquin, Lille
Hôpital Européen Marseille
Clinique privéeMarseille
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - Hôpital de Valenciennes
Centre hospitalierValenciennes