How Ultrasound-Guided Biopsies are performed

When a mammogram or physical examination reveals a suspicious mass, an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy provides a precise, minimally invasive method to obtain tissue samples. High-frequency sound waves visualise the lesion in real time, allowing the radiologist to position the needle  without major surgery. After local anaesthesia numbs the area, a tiny incision is made to extract multiple samples for microscopic evaluation. This technique avoids ionising radiation, leaves minimal scarring, and is usually performed on an outpatient basis, with most individuals returning home shortly after. To learn more about how this diagnostic tool visit our website.