Our surgical and radiology team at The Holloway Breast Health Center specializes in minimally-invasive biopsy procedures, including stereotactic and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, needle localization biopsy and new innovative approaches such as sentinel node biopsy which are all performed using local anesthesia.

• Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: We give women access to this minimally-invasive procedure that uses three-dimensional computerized imaging to pinpoint suspicious areas in the breast for biopsy.

• Ultrasound-guided Biopsy: These biopsies are performed in our Center. The radiologist uses an ultrasound to accurately locate the suspicious area and to guide the needle into position.

• Needle Localization: This procedure is performed using x-rays to determine the precise location of abnormal tissue. A needle can be inserted in the area to allow a surgeon in the operating room to accurately remove the abnormality for analysis.

• Breast MRI: For certain women, this examination may help determine the extent of disease and influence treatment decisions. It is also used as a problem-solving tool when mammogram and ultrasound results are inconclusive. MRI-guided needle localizations and MRI-guided biopsies can be performed on the Paoli Hospital campus.
  

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