Breast Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA)
What for
A breast biopsy is a diagnostic procedure that involves removing a small sample of breast tissue from a suspicious area. This sample is then sent to a laboratory for examination by a pathologist. The primary purpose of a breast biopsy is to determine whether a breast lesion is cancerous or not. Based on the results of the biopsy, it will be decided whether surgical removal of the entire lesion is necessary.
Although clinical examination and imaging techniques are often useful for confirming a diagnosis, in some cases, a biopsy is the only definitive way to determine whether a breast lesion is cancerous.
There are various types of breast biopsies. The type of biopsy your doctor chooses will depend primarily on the type of lesion, the suspicion of cancer, your overall health, symptoms, and medical history.
