Breast Biopsy

A breast biopsy is recommended when a suspicious finding is identified on a diagnostic mammogram or breast ultrasound. A needle is used to remove a small amount of tissue from the breast. The tissue sample is sent to a pathologist to be studied under a microscope. Most biopsy results are negative, but a tissue sample is needed to complete the assessment.

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About Breast Biopsy
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Two Types of Biopsies
We perform stereotactic and ultrasound-guided biopsy procedures. The type of biopsy depends on the appearance of the area and how it is best seen by imaging
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Expert Team
Our centers are certified by the American College of Radiology. Our radiologists are specialized in breast imaging and are experts in diagnosing breast disease
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Reduced Diagnostic Cycle
We prioritize your diagnostic care to expedite your appointments and deliver accurate biopsy results within 5-7 days
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Personalized Care
During a biopsy procedure, our team takes extra care to ensure your comfort throughout your exam
Insurance Coverage

Many major insurance carriers may cover a breast biopsy as a diagnostic procedure. Check with your provider for details specific to your plan.

Unsure if your insurance is accepted?

While we accept most major insurance providers, we recommend verifying your coverage prior to your appointment. You may call your insurance provider, or our insurance and billing specialists can assist with verification. Call 469-398-4099 or email insuranceinfo@solismammo.com 

 

Don't have insurance?

All of our centers offer self-pay pricing. Please call 469-398-4099 for more information. 

Preparing for your Breast Biopsy

On the day of your exam:

  • Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment

  • Do not apply deodorant, lotion or cream, powder, or perfume on your chest, underarm or breast on the day of the procedure 

  • Disclose any allergies or sensitivities to medications, latex, tape, or anesthesia (local and general)

  • Let your radiologist know if you have any bleeding disorders

  • Let your radiologist know if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant

Please note:

  • Disclose all medications and supplements, both over-the-counter and prescription, that you consume regularly, including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal medications

  • Let your radiologist know if you are taking any blood-thinning medicines, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medicines that affect blood clotting. You may need to stop taking these medicines before the biopsy

  • If you have any questions prior to your appointment, please call us at (866) 717-2551

What is a breast biopsy?

A breast biopsy is recommended when a radiologist identifies a suspicious area in the breast tissue. During a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast and examined in a pathology lab to determine if it is cancerous or not.

The radiologist will perform the type of breast biopsy she/he feels is necessary to collect an appropriately-sized sample for the pathologist to analyze based upon the size or suspected type of lesion in the breast. Results are sent to a patient’s physician as soon as they are received from the pathologist.

We perform two types of breast biopsies. Both are extremely reliable, highly-accurate and non-surgical methods for analyzing breast tissue.

Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy

After placing an ultrasound probe over the area of concern and using local anesthesia, the radiologist guides a biopsy needle directly into the tissue area of interest for sampling.

Stereotactic Biopsy

A stereotactic breast biopsy uses mammography image-guidance to target the area of concern and help guide the biopsy needle to a specific location.

What is a breast biopsy and how is it performed?

A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove a small sample of tissue for testing in a laboratory. Breast biopsies are performed to evaluate abnormalities in the cells of breast tissue. Results of a breast biopsy can help your physician determine if surgery or further treatment is needed.

Why do I need a breast biopsy?

You may be referred for a breast biopsy if:

  • A mammogram, breast ultrasound or breast MRI shows an abnormality in your breast
  • You or your doctor feels a lump, thickening or nodule in your breast
  • You have unusual nipple or areola changes, including crusting, scaling, dimpling skin or a bloody discharge
What is an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy?

An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, also known as an image-guided biopsy, uses sound waves to assist a radiologist in detecting and collecting a sample of a lump or abnormality in breast tissue. An ultrasound-guided biopsy is performed using a needle to extract a small sample of tissue that is examined under a microscope to evaluate whether it is cancerous or not.

During an ultrasound-guided biopsy, the radiologist may also place a small marker the size of a sesame seed to mark the biopsy site. This marker can be used in the future to indicate the location that has been biopsied and/or to assist a breast surgeon when performing a surgical excision.

What is a stereotactic breast biopsy?

A stereotactic biopsy is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure performed to evaluate a calcification or small lesion using mammography-guided imaging to guide the radiologist during the biopsy procedure. During a stereotactic biopsy, the radiologist uses a low dose of x-ray to locate a breast abnormality and using a needle, extracts a sample of tissue to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.

During a stereotactic biopsy, the radiologist may also place a small marker the size of a sesame seed to mark the biopsy site. This marker can be used in the future to indicate the location that has been biopsied and/or to assist a breast surgeon when performing a surgical excision.

When will I receive results from a biopsy?

Once a biopsy is complete, the sample of tissue that has been collected is sent to a laboratory to be analyzed under a microscope by a pathologist to determine whether it is cancerous or not. The results of a biopsy are delivered by a patient’s physician or a Solis Mammography radiologist depending on the preference of your physician.

If cancer cells are not found, some follow up may still be required. Solis Mammography will work with you and your physician to create a follow-up plan that is best for you.

What are the chances that a breast biopsy finds cancer?

Roughly 30-35% of all biopsies that Solis Mammography performs result in a cancer diagnosis, although the majority of all breast lumps turn out to be benign (non-cancerous). A breast biopsy is one of the most definitive ways of evaluating whether or not an abnormality is cancerous.

If the biopsy reveals a cancerous mass, Solis Mammography will immediately communicate the results to your referring physician so that you may begin treatment planning.

Does a breast biopsy hurt?

We provide a local anesthetic to the area that is being biopsied. A breast biopsy should not hurt, although it is common to experience soreness, swelling or bruising after a biopsy.

How to prepare and what to expect during and after a breast biopsy

  • Do not apply deodorant, lotion or cream, powder or perfume on your chest, underarm or breast on the day of the procedure
  • Disclose all medications and supplements that you consume regularly, including prescription, over-the-counter and herbal medications. Also, let your radiologist know if you are taking any blood-thinning medicines, aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medicines that affect blood clotting. In some cases, it may be necessary to stop taking these medicines before the biopsy. The radiologist and your referring physician will make this determination
  • Disclose any allergies or sensitivities to medications, latex, tape, or anesthesia (local and general)
  • Let your radiologist know if you have any bleeding disorders
  • Let your technologist and radiologist know if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant
How long does the procedure take?

The procedure time for a breast biopsy depends on the type of biopsy being performed. A core needle biopsy or fine needle aspiration can take around 20-30 minutes, however, we ask patients to reserve several hours for the full diagnostic appointment. During your visit the radiologist will perform the biopsy and any additional diagnostic exams, and will consult with you individually to review results.

What are the risks and side effects?

A breast biopsy is a relatively low-risk procedure and many women return to normal activity the day following their biopsy. It is normal to experience bruising, swelling, bleeding or pain following your procedure. While rare, an incision can become infected.

Note: If you do experience fever, swelling, heat, drainage, excessive bleeding that does not cease, other signs of infection or have any concerns about your procedure, please contact us at (866) 717-2551.

What should I wear for a breast biopsy?

Dress comfortably in a two-piece, loose-fitting outfit. You will change into a gown for your biopsy. We recommend wearing a tight-fitting bra the night following your procedure.

What do I do after a breast biopsy?
  • Keep the bandage on your biopsy site until the day following your procedure
  • Do not shower for 24 hours. When you do shower, leave the steri-strips on your biopsy site
  • To reduce swelling, you may apply an ice pack on the site several times throughout the first 24-48 hours after your procedure
  • You may take acetaminophen for pain, but you should avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which can promote bleeding. Talk with your doctor about taking any prescription medications before or after your procedure

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Full Service Mammography Center in Chandler, AZ

2081 W Frye Road, Bldg E
Suite 110
Chandler, AZ 85224
United States

Full Service Mammography Center in Glendale, AZ

18699 N 67th Ave
Suite 110
Glendale, AZ 85308
United States

Full Service Mammography Center in Paradise Valley, AZ

11220 N Tatum Blvd
Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85028
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Full Service Mammography Center in Phoenix, AZ

1661 E Camelback Rd
Suite 140
Phoenix, AZ 85016
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Rose Medical Center

4700 E Hale Pkwy
Suite 450
Denver, CO 80220
United States

Full Service Mammography Center in Columbus, OH

974 Bethel Rd
Suite F
Columbus, OH 43214
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Full Service Mammography Center in Greensboro, NC

1126 N Church St
Suite 200
Greensboro, NC 27401
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A department of Jefferson Einstein Hospital

9880 Bustleton Avenue
Suite 101B
Philadelphia, PA 19115
United States

A department of Jefferson Einstein Hospital

60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
United States

Screening Mammography Center

210 Mall Blvd
Suite G02
King of Prussia, PA 19406
United States

A department of Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital

700 West Germantown Pike
Suite 200
East Norriton, PA 19403
United States

A department of Jefferson Einstein Hospital

1200 W Tabor Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19141
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of TriStar Skyline Medical Center

3443 Dickerson Pike
Suite 260
Nashville, TN 37207
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

537 StoneCrest Pkwy
Suite 202
Smyrna, TN 37167
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

400 Medical Center Blvd
Suite 100
Webster, TX 77598
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

500 Medical Center Blvd
Suite 175
Conroe, TX 77304
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Cy-Fair, TX

11307 FM 1960 Rd W
Suite 340
Houston, TX 77065
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of HCA Houston Healthcare West

12606 West Houston Center Blvd
Suite 330
Houston, TX 77082
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of The Woman's Hospital of Texas

7400 Fannin Street
Suite 100 (One Fannin Building)
Houston, TX 77054
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Northwest Houston

800 Peakwood Dr
Suite 1F
Houston, TX 77090
United States

Full Service Mammography Center in Katy, TX

1331 W Grand Parkway North
Suite 240
Katy, TX 77493
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

22999 US Hwy 59 N
Suite 240
Kingwood, TX 77339
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Vintage Park, TX

20326 Tomball Pkwy
Suite 225
Houston, TX 77070
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Montgomery, TX

20042 Eva Street
Suite 104
Montgomery, TX 77356
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in North Cypress

21216 Northwest Fwy
Suite 220
Cypress, TX 77429
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast

3801 Vista Road
Suite 200
Pasadena, TX 77504
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland

10970 Shadow Creek Pkwy
Suite 190
Pearland, TX 77584
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Sugar Land, TX

1111 Hwy 6 South
Suite 260
Sugar Land, TX 77478
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

13426 Medical Complex Dr
Suite 100
Tomball, TX 77375
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Alliance

3025 North Tarrant Pkwy
Suite 250
Fort Worth, TX 76177
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Arlington

3201 Matlock Rd
Suite 110
Arlington, TX 76015
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Burleson, TX

12500 South Freeway
Suite 202
Burleson, TX 76028
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Cedar Hill, TX

617 Uptown Blvd
Suite 103
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
United States

Mammography Screening Center in University Park

8611 Hillcrest Rd
Suite 195
Dallas, TX 75225
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Dallas

7777 Forest Lane
Suite C-236
Dallas, TX 75230
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Denton

3537 South I-35E
Suite 211
Denton, TX 76210
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Denton

2660 Scripture Street
Suite 220
Denton, TX 76201
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Flower Mound, TX

4001 Long Prairie
Suite 115
Flower Mound, TX 75028
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Fort Worth, TX

1250 8th Ave
Suite 130
Fort Worth, TX 76104
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center at Stonebriar

5575 Warren Pkwy, Professional Bldg 1
Suite 220
Frisco, TX 75034
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center at Frisco Square

5757 Main Street
Suite 102
Frisco, TX 75034
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center at Firewheel Town Center

4430 Lavon Dr
Suite 326
Garland, TX 75040
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Lake Granbury Medical Center

1310B Paluxy Rd
Suite 1000
Granbury, TX 76048
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Grand Prairie, TX

4927 Lake Ridge Pkwy
Suite 150
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center at Lisa Trent Breast Center

1615 Hospital Pkwy
Suite 108
Bedford, TX 76022
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Las Colinas

6750 North MacArthur
Suite 153
Irving, TX 75039
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Lewisville

500 West Main St
Suite 300
Lewisville, TX 75057
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Mansfield, TX

3141 E Broad St
Suite 331
Mansfield, TX 76063
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City McKinney

4201 Medical Center Dr
Suite 100A
McKinney, TX 75069
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Mesquite, TX

1515 N Town E Blvd
Suite 141
Mesquite, TX 75150
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Paris, TX

3160 Clarksville St
Paris, TX 75460
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Plano

3801 W 15th St
Suite 150A
Plano, TX 75075
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center at Willow Bend

5920 W Parker Rd
Suite 200
Plano, TX 75093
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Prosper, TX

1000 N Preston Rd
Suite 30
Prosper, TX 75078
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Southlake, TX

1545 E Southlake Blvd
Suite 200
Southlake, TX 76092
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Medical City Weatherford

914 Foster Lane
Weatherford, TX 76086
United States

Full Service Mammography Center in Memorial Villages

8731 Katy Fwy
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77024
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Denver, CO

10405 Martin Luther King Blvd
Suite 130
Denver, CO 80238
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Red Oak, TX

317 East Ovilla Rd
Suite 300
Red Oak, TX 75154
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Cypress, TX

9818 Fry Rd
Suite 100
Cypress, TX 77433
United States

Jefferson-Solis Mammography – Blue Bell at DeKalb Pike

676 Dekalb Pike
Suite 200
Blue Bell, PA 19422
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Navarro Regional Hospital

3201 W State Hwy 22
Suite 100
Corsicana, TX 75110
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Downtown Dallas

3310 Live Oak St
Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75204
United States

Screening Mammogram Center in Allen, TX

880 W Exchange Pkwy
Suite 1100
Allen, TX 75013
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Humble, TX

7405 FM 1960 Rd E
Suite 204
Humble, TX 77346
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Pearland

1930 Pearland Pkwy
Suite 130
Pearland, TX 77581
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Houston

2415 West Alabama Street
Suite 214
Houston, TX 77098
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Fort Worth, TX

3700 Vision Dr
Suite 120
Fort Worth, TX 76109
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Katy, TX

24926 FM 1093
Suite B
Katy, TX 77494
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Memorial Hospital Miramar

1971 SW 172nd Ave
Miramar, FL 33029
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Memorial Hospital West

703 North Flamingo Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Memorial Regional Hospital South

3600 Washington St
Hollywood, FL 33021
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Memorial Regional Hospital

3501 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33021
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Rosenberg, TX

2726 Mercantile Dr
Suite 202
Rosenberg, TX 77471
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of St. David’s Medical Center

1015 East 32nd St, 3rd Floor
Suite 308
Austin, TX 78705
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Rowlett, Texas

5601 Liberty Grove Rd
Suite 300
Rowlett, TX 75089
United States

Mammography Screening Center in Weston, FL

4553 Weston Rd
Weston, FL 33331
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Timpanogos Regional Hospital

750 W 800 N
Orem, UT 84057
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Ogden Regional Medical Center

5495 S 500 E
Suite 110
Ogden, UT 84405
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Lakeview Hospital

620 Medical Dr
Suite 310
Bountiful, UT 84010
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of St. Mark’s Hospital

1140 East 3900 South
1st Fl
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Carrollton

4112 N Josey Ln
Suite 114
Carrollton, TX 75007
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Plantation, FL

1033 S University Dr
Plantation, FL 33324
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Hialeah, FL

8547 NW 186th St
Hialeah, FL 33015
United States

A department of Jefferson Bucks Hospital

380 N Oxford Valley Rd
Langhorne, PA 19047
United States

A department of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

3 Crescent Drive
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19112
United States

A department of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

2301 South Broad Street
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19148
United States

A department of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

1100 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States

A department of Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

900 Medical Center Drive
Sewell, NJ 08080
United States

A department of Cherry Hill Hospital

2201 Chapel Avenue West
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
United States

A department of Jefferson Frankford Hospital

4900 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
United States

A department of Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

10800 Knights Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
United States

A department of Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

100 Medical Campus Dr
Lansdale, PA 19446
United States

A department of Jefferson Abington Hospital

2701 Blair Mill Rd
#4
Willow Grove, PA 19090
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Wylie, TX

3040 E Farm To Market 544
Suite 300
Wylie, TX 75098
United States

Screening Mammography Center in Houston, TX

19355 Katy Fwy
Suite 400
Houston, TX 77094
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of St. David’s North Austin Medical Center

12221 Renfert Way
Suite 290
Austin, TX 78758
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of St. David’s South Austin Medical Center

4310 James Casey St
Building 2
Austin, TX 78745
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center

2410 Round Rock Ave
Suite 175
Round Rock, TX 78681
United States

Mammography and Ultrasound Imaging Center

7550 W University Ave
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32607
United States

Call (352) 727-4911
Solis Mammography, a department of Brigham City Community Hospital

970 S Medical Dr
Suite 301
Brigham City, UT 84302
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Lone Peak Hospital

96 East Kimballs Lane
Building 3, Suite 310
Draper, UT 84020
United States

Solis Mammography, a department of Lone Peak Hospital

11925 S State St
Building 2
Draper, UT 84020
United States

Call (833) 941-0320
Solis Mammography, a department of Mountain View Hospital

15 South 1000 East
Suite 150
Payson, UT 84651
United States

Full-Service Mammography Center in Greenville, NC

990 Johns Hopkins Dr
Greenville, NC 27834
United States

Mammography Center in Goldsboro, NC

204 North Spence Ave
Goldsboro, NC 27534
United States

Mammography Center in Wilson, NC

2519 Airport Blvd NW
Suite E
Wilson, NC 27896
United States

Mammography Center in Lafayette, LA

935 Camellia Blvd
Suite 100
Lafayette, LA 70508
United States

Call (337) 504-5000
Mammography Center in Youngsville, LA

107 Centre Sarcelle Blvd
Suite 701
Youngsville, LA 70592
United States

Call (337) 504-5000

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