Biopsy

What is Stereotactic Technology?

CNY Diagnostic Imaging specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided biopsy techniques. Many patients and their doctors prefer this less invasive option to surgical biopsy.  Local anesthesia is used, making the procedure relatively painless.

MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy

The patient lies face down on the MRI table. The area of interest is located using MRI, local anesthesia is given and a needle is inserted into the area to obtain tissue samples for analysis. The radiologist uses MRI to help guide the biopsy needle.

Ultrasound-Guided Core Biopsy

The patient lies on an ultrasound table. The area of interest is located using ultrasound, local anesthesia is given and a needle is inserted into the area to obtain tissue samples (cores) for analysis. The radiologist uses ultrasound to guide the biopsy needle.

*Note: Aspirin should not be taken 5 to 7 days prior to the procedure, and inflammatory medication and blood thinners.

Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration

The patient lies on an ultrasound table. The area of interest is located using ultrasound, local anesthesia is given and the radiologist uses a tiny needle to obtain a small number of cells for analysis. The radiologist uses ultrasound to guide the biopsy needle.

Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration

The patient lies on an ultrasound table. The area of interest is located using ultrasound, local anesthesia is given and the radiologist inserts a tiny needle to drain the fluid from the cyst. Ultrasound-guided cyst aspiration is utilized to determine if a cyst is a simple cyst, which is fluid-filled and poses no health risk, or a solid complex or complicated cyst which may require further investigation.