How does an X ray-guided breast biopsy work?

How does an X ray-guided breast biopsy work?

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Stereotactic biopsy of the breast is performed with the woman lying on the special table with an opening through which mammography can be performed. The mammographic imaging is then performed in a three dimensional way where areas that are suspicious and are felt to be possibly abnormal are then localized, allowing a needle to go strategically into the area without touching other portions of the breast.