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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy in Lakeland, FL

Breast biopsy is offered at Women’s Imaging Center and is performed when there is a suspicious finding on an imaging test. It obtains a sample of the breast tissue which is sent to a laboratory in order to confirm or rule out cancer. Click here to take a breast cancer risk assessment »

A stereotactic breast biopsy is an alternative to open surgical biopsy. Our board-certified and breast subspecialized radiologists use digital images during a stereotactic breast biopsy to locate suspicious lesions to the accuracy of one millimeter. This helps our radiologist to guide the needle to the correct location. It is faster than a surgical biopsy, minimally invasive for the patient and much less expensive.

You may qualify for a stereotactic breast biopsy at Women’s Imaging Center if you have:

  • A suspicious mass that cannot be felt on breast exam
  • A mammogram showing suspicious clusters of small calcium deposits
  • A distorted structure of breast tissue
  • A new mass or area of calcium deposits present at a previous surgery site
  • A preference for a non-surgical method of assessment

Stereotactic breast biopsy is just as reliable as surgical biopsy, but offers these significant benefits:

  • No anesthesia is required for the procedure
  • It is performed in less time
  • It is much less expensive
  • There is a lower risk of complication

Your physician will advise you to stop taking aspirin or blood thinner medications five days before the procedure.

Regular medications should be taken as prescribed by the physician. A comfortable two-piece garment should be worn. Please avoid using talcum powder or deodorant on the day of your biopsy.

If you are taking aspirin or a blood thinner, your physician will advise you to stop these medications five days before the procedure.

  • Aleve
  • Alka-Setzer
  • Aspirin
  • Advil
  • BC or Goody’s Powder
  • Bextra
  • Celebrax
  • Coumadin or Warfarin
  • Excedrin
  • Ibuprofen
  • Levaquin
  • Mobic
  • Multivitamin
  • Naprosyn
  • Plavix
  • Vitamin E
  • Vioxx

Regular medications should be taken as prescribed by physician. A comfortable two-piece garment should be worn. Please avoid using talcum powder or deodorant on the day of your biopsy.

At Women’s Imaging Center, your comfort is our goal. You will lie on a specially designed table that allows our doctor to image your breast. The skin on your breast is washed and a local anesthetic is injected. A paddle-shaped instrument gently compresses your breast and a small incision is made in the skin by the biopsy needle. The needle is then advanced to the site of the lesion.

Stereo (digital mammography) images are taken to confirm that the needle tip is precisely located within the lesion. Five to twelve samples are collected and sent to a laboratory for pathology evaluation. A final set of images are obtained and a small “clip” is placed at the biopsy site so that it can be easily located if follow-up is needed.

Most biopsies take about one hour for each suspected site. Most women report little or no pain afterward. There may be a very small scar from the tiny skin incision. The breast will be bandaged and a cold pack will be applied to relieve swelling and bruising. If needed, a non-steroidal pain reliever, such as Tylenol, may be taken.

Schedule Your Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Today

To learn more about our stereotactic breast biopsy please call Women’s Imaging Center at 863-577-8610. We proudly serve patients in the Greater Lakeland Area including Plant City, Lakeland Highlands, Auburndale, Kissimmee and more.

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