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What is a stereotactic breast biopsy?

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Precise localization: Stereotactic biopsy is a method of pin pointing the location of a deep seated lesion inside your breast using an x-ray imaging device and special computer technology that analyzes the image and calculates the location. A special needle then is inserted in that lesion, automatically guided, to obtain a tissue sample for microscopic examination

Answered 1/30/2015

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Check out: this RadiologyInfo link for an explanation: http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=breastbixr

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Answered 3/17/2015

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A member asked:

What is a stereotactic breast biopsy?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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