A biopsy is usually performed after confirmation of a breast lump or enlarged lymph node is made. If screening methods such as a mammogram, ultrasound, cat scan or MRI determine a lump is present, then a radiologist or other specialist will do a biopsy to remove breast tissue cells to be observed under a microscope. The type of cells present will help determine if a breast lump or enlarged lymph node is actually cancerous.

Breast Biopsy
Breast Biopsy Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACR What is a breast biopsy? A breast biopsy is a procedure in which part or all
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What are the different types of breast biopsy procedures and what do they involve?
What are the different types of breast biopsy procedures and what do they involve? Breast biopsy procedures include: fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), core needle biopsy (CNB), v
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