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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Stereotactic Core Needle Biopsy

Definition

A stereotactic breast biopsy, also known as a stereotactic core needle biopsy, is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure used to obtain tissue samples from a suspicious area within the breast. This procedure uses mammography-guided imaging to precisely locate the area of concern and a specialized needle to extract tissue samples for further examination and diagnosis.