Image Guided Biopsies
During a biopsy, a tiny sample of suspicious tissue is removed so a pathologist can look at it under a microscope to determine if it is cancer, or a non-cancerous tumor or infection. Image-guided biopsies are less invasive than surgery and extremely precise. The radiologist is able to use X-ray, ultrasound or MRI to guide a small needle to the precise location of the lump or suspicious area.
Breast biopsy
If a suspicious area is identified during a mammogram or breast MRI, our radiologists will use MRI or ultrasound to guide a small needle to the area to take a small amount of tissue for lab testing.
Thyroid biopsy
This procedure is done to find the cause of nodules or lumps in the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck. Our radiologists will remove some cells from the nodule using a thin needle.
Preparing for Image-Guided Biopsy
There is no special preparation needed for an image-guided biopsy. You may eat what you normally eat and take any prescribed medications as usual.
Let us know if you are taking blood thinners, such as aspirin or Coumadin, or antibiotics because of a heart condition or joint replacement surgery, and we can provide you with additional instruction
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