This procedure is performed using ultrasound guidance with you lying on your back on a padded table. Warm gel is placed on your breast as the technologist scans to locate the area of concern.
The radiologist will then clean the area with an antiseptic and inject local anesthetic into your breast to numb it. The radiologist will make a small cut in the skin, insert the biopsy needle and take small samples of the tissue from the area of concern. The radiologist will then place a small clip (tissue marker) in the breast to mark the place where the tissue was removed. The clip is safe and cannot be felt in the breast. It will not move. It does not affect MRI and will not set off alarms at the airport.
After the clip is placed, the breast will be placed in compression for approximately 10 minutes to stop any bleeding. The nurse will then place small steristrips (like tape) over the incision. No stitches are needed.
A light compression post-procedure mammogram will be taken to ensure the clip location and visualization of the biopsy site. The tissue samples will then be sent to the lab/pathology to be examined.
BREAST BIOPSY POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Small white tape strips and a Band Aid will be placeover youbiopsy site.
• Do NOT do any strenuous exercise,and do NOT lift any item weighing more than 10 lbs(大約一加侖桶的牛奶那麽重) until the day after your biopsy.
• Women: We suggest you wear a bra that providegood support. You will need to wear a bra 24 hours a day for 3-5 days after your biopsy, including when you sleep.
• You may take a shower the day after your biopsy, minimizing moisture to the biopsy site.
• Do not put your biopsy site underwater (no bath tubs, swimming pools or hot tubs) for 5 days after yourbiopsy.
• You will be able to return to normal activity the day after your biopsy.
• You may take Tylenol after your procedure for pain as needed.
