Ultrasound-guided stereotaxic breast biopsy: everything you need to know

Stereotactic biopsy under ultrasound guidance is an accurate and minimally invasive method of examination that allows taking a small sample of tissue from a suspicious mass in the breast. The procedure is performed using special equipment that uses ultrasound waves to visualize the mass and precisely guide the needle to take the tissue.

The essence of the method

1. Ultrasound examination: First, an ultrasound of the breast is performed to visualize the suspicious mass in detail.
2. Stereotactic system: A special system uses the obtained ultrasound images to accurately determine the coordinates of the mass in three-dimensional space.
3. Tissue sampling: Using a thin needle through the skin, a small sample of tissue is taken from the suspicious mass.
4. Histological examination: The collected material is sent for histological examination to determine its nature (benign or malignant).

Indications for conducting a biopsy

• Suspicious formations in the mammary gland detected during ultrasound.
• Doubts about the nature of the findings with other examination methods (mammography or MRI of the mammary glands).
• The need to clarify the diagnosis before surgery.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy.
• Acute inflammatory processes in the mammary gland.
• Blood coagulation disorders.

 Possible risks and complications

• Pain at the puncture site.
• Bruising.
• Slight bleeding.
• Infection.
• Deformation of the mammary gland (rare).

• Stereotactic biopsy under ultrasound control is a highly accurate method of diagnosing breast diseases. It allows you to:
  Determine the benign or malignant nature of the formation.
• Obtain information about the type of tumor (in case of malignant process).
• Plan further treatment.

Advantages of the method

• High accuracy.
• Minimal invasiveness.
• Speed of implementation.
• Short rehabilitation period.
  It is important to understand: 
  Biopsy is an invasive method that has its contraindications, so before the procedure it is necessary to consult a doctor and weigh all the risks and benefits.

The results of the biopsy, combined with other clinical and instrumental data, help the doctor establish the correct diagnosis and begin treatment.

In the universal clinic "Oberig", a mammologist, a radiologist, and an ultrasound doctor are involved in performing a stereotactic biopsy, which significantly increases the accuracy and safety of the procedure.

If you have any additional questions, be sure to contact your doctor! To make an appointment, call +38 044 521 30 03 or book a visit on the website: https://my.oberig.ua/ua/appointment/