Many breast diseases can be diagnosed by physical examination, mammography or other imaging methods. However, it may not always be possible to distinguish whether they are benign or malignant.

With breast biopsy, sample tissues are taken from the suspicious area and a definite diagnosis is made by microscope.

It is not intended to remove all of the suspected area with biopsy. However, all very small tumors can be removed.

What are the most common usage areas?
It is used in case of suspicious mass or changes in breast structure diagnosed by ultrasonography.
Sometimes, even if the mass can be detected by hand from the outside, it is recommended to perform the biopsy with ultrasonography to be safer.

What preparation is required?
Deodorant, talcum powder, lotion or perfume should not be applied to the breast area on the day of biopsy.
All medications taken should be reported to the doctor.
Allergy to anesthetic agents should be told to the doctor.
If blood thinners are used, they will be asked to quit three days in advance.
You will be given brief information about your medical background.
If pregnancy or pregnancy is suspected, the doctor should be informed.

How is the transaction done?
The area to be biopsied is cleaned and sterilized.
Local anesthesia is applied to the area to be biopsied. The biopsy needle is advanced into the area to be biopsied.
Biopsy with ultrasonography can be done with different methods.
Fine needle aspiration biopsy: is performed to remove a small amount of cells.
Thick needle biopsy: is performed to take sample tissue.
Vacuum thick needle biopsy: is performed to take multiple samples in a single entry.
After the procedure, compression is applied to the biopsy localization. Does not require sewing.
Process 10-30 d. takes.

What can be felt during and after the procedure?
Anesthesia is not required during the procedure. Generally, no discomfort is felt. Sometimes a little pain can be felt.
There may be a feeling of pressure while advancing the needle.
After the procedure, mild swelling and pain may occur. Simple pain relievers are used.
If severe swelling, bleeding, and warming in the biopsy area are felt after the procedure, the doctor should be informed.
After the procedure, normal daily activities can be resumed. However, it is desirable not to do activities that require heavy effort for 24 hours.

What are the benefits?
There is no scar after the procedure. It is a good way to understand what the suspected disease is.
It is much less invasive than surgery.
It is generally painless. The result is as reliable as surgery.
After the procedure, daily activities can be resumed.
Bleeding risk is less than 1%. The risk of infection is less than 0.1%.
Radiation is used during the procedure. However, the rate of radiation used is low.