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After diagnostic tests reveal an abnormality in the breast, the next step is for the doctor to recommend a tissue examination to determine if the abnormality is cancerous. How the doctor determines the nature of the suspicious abnormal tissue depends on how it was detected. The radiologist will identify the precise location of the abnormality for tissue sampling. Local anesthesia will be administered, and then a needle will be inserted to extract a tissue sample for pathological examination. The resulting lesion is tiny, so the patient does not need to be admitted for recovery.

Tissue sampling is done using x-rays to locate the coordinates of the abnormal area in the breast (which most of them are calcifications). Using computer calculations, a needle is inserted to extract a tissue sample from the abnormal area under computer guidance.

An ultrasound machine is used to locate the position of the abnormal tumor, then a needle is inserted under ultrasound guidance to sample the tissue.

This equipment is used to obtain X-ray images of the breast to pinpoint the location of abnormalities identified on a mammogram, such as abnormal calcifications, masses not detectable by ultrasound, or architectural distortions. The computer system then calculates the precise coordinates of the abnormality, allowing for accurate tissue sampling and surgical planning by the physician. It can be used for both Conventional Stereotactic Guided Biopsy (2D stereotactic) and Digital Tomosynthesis Guided Biopsy.

This is a vacuum-assisted device that uses a larger needle than conventional biopsy needles. The needle can rotate 180 degrees to allow sampling of tissue around the target area. It also has a built-in system to flush the biopsy site, keeping the lesion clean and reducing residual bleeding. This vacuum-assisted method can often collect an adequate tissue sample with just one insertion, potentially avoiding a surgical procedure with a large incision. It provides the pathologist with a more complete sample for accurate analysis. After the biopsy, a marker may be inserted at the site for future monitoring and treatment.

This equipment is used to X-ray biopsy samples before sending them for pathological examination. It is designed specifically to improve the quality of specimen radiography, thus facilitating and reducing the time required for the biopsy procedure. Due to its small size, the device is easy to install in the biopsy room.