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Our women's imaging center offers breast stereostatic biopsy at five convient locations throughout Colorado. Click to learn about what to expect during your biopsy.

Breast Ultrasound Biopsy in Denver | Women's Health Services

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Ultrasound Biopsy

When you have a suspicious breast finding, our specialists use a breast ultrasound biopsy to determine if a mass is cancerous or benign.

Breast Ultrasound Biopsy in Denver

We serve patients in the Greater Denver area, with multiple locations for your convenience. Discover how fellowship-trained radiologists with state-of-the-art technology can elevate your care when receiving an ultrasound biopsy of the breast.

We Provide Breast Ultrasound Biopsy in Denver

<p>An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is a minimally invasive breast biopsy that uses ultrasound guidance. We use a biopsy to determine if a mass we see within the breast is benign (noncancerous) or cancerous.</p>
<p>Ultrasound is an imaging tool that uses sound waves to produce images of breast tissue. A radiologist reviews these images and scans to distinguish various findings, looking for changes that may be as obvious as &ldquo;masses&rdquo; or as subtle as slight pulling of the tissue called &ldquo;architectural distortion.&rdquo; The findings on a breast ultrasound are often too small or deep to be felt on examination.</p>
<p>The best way for women to detect early changes in their breasts is to have regular screening mammograms, which often show areas of concern before they can be palpated during a clinical exam or breast self-examination (BSE). Further testing or a breast biopsy may be recommended if we discover a mass or architectural distortion during a screening.</p>

What Is an Ultrasound Breast Biopsy?

For breast lumps that come and go with the menstrual cycle, it is reasonable for a premenopausal (before menopause) woman to observe a non-suspicious finding until after the next menstrual cycle. If the finding does not resolve after the next monthly cycle, then you should seek attention from your physician or dedicated breast imaging center. However, some women may present with serious breast complaints such as a fixed mass, skin change including thickening redness, nipple inversion, or bloody discharge is noted. If you experience any of these serious symptoms or signs, then immediate imaging workup is indicated.

Lumps That Come and Go

We ask that you do not take medicines that can thin the blood unless you are directed to continue taking them by your referring physician. Some patients may have special reasons to stay on their blood thinners, such as a recent metal-bore cardiac stent or clotting disorder. Always listen to your referring clinician regarding those decisions. We advise against taking aspirin if you are solely on it for prevention reasons. Please refrain from any rigorous activities for one to two days after the procedure. So plan your exercise regimen either before or several days after your ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. Even though there will be only a tiny nick on the skin, we want to minimize the chance of soreness, infection, or bleeding at the site. 


Preparing for the Biopsy

You will see several assistants, including a medical assistant and/or ultrasound technologist, to help the radiologist perform the procedure. The medical assistant or technologist will ultrasound the area to localize the finding for the breast needle biopsy. The radiologist will anesthetize the skin with a tiny numbing needle and use the ultrasound transducer to watch the entire procedure for better positioning. Using ultrasound allows the radiologist to visualize and accurately sample the lesion in 3D and avoid adjacent anatomy. Another special needle called a core needle is inserted at the target site. This needle has a hollow center and is spring-loaded into a hand-held device. When a sample is taken, you will hear a clicking sound similar to the sound you remember when getting your ears pierced. However, you shouldn’t feel any discomfort due to the local anesthetic.

During the Biopsy

Breast Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy in Denver

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What to Expect With a Breast Ultrasound Biopsy

Breast Ultrasound Biopsy

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