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Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy

Illustration showing ultrasound-guided breast biopsy

During an ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, your radiologist places an ultrasound probe on your breast to locate the breast abnormality. Then, he or she inserts a thin, hollow needle to obtain tissue samples for testing.

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