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Image-Guided Biopsies
During a biopsy, a tiny sample of suspicious tissue is removed so a pathologist can look at it under a microscope to determine if it is cancer, or a non-cancerous tumor or infection.
Image-guided biopsies are less invasive than surgery and extremely precise. The radiologist is able to use X-ray, ultrasound or MRI to guide a small needle to the precise location of the lump or
suspicious area.
Preparing for Image-Guided Biopsy
- There is no special preparation needed for an image-guided biopsy. You may eat what you normally eat and take any prescribed medications as usual.
- Let us know if you are taking blood thinners, such as aspirin or Coumadin, or antibiotics because of a heart condition or joint replacement surgery, and we can provide you with additional instruction.
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