Stereotactic Biopsy

Traditionally, options for suspicious findings on mammograms have been limited to repeated follow-ups (sit, wait, and watch) or biopsy (surgery). Stereotactic is an image guided means of obtaining a precise sample of actual tissue with a suction/needle device. With the latest equipment such as the Siemens OPDIMA® imager and Suros biopsy device at Advanced Imaging, this procedure can be performed in a few minutes and leaving only a tiny scar.  Stereotactic is an excellent means to sample a questionable focus and prove it is not a cancer. Proven cancers still will require surgical/excisional biopsy to be removed.