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Stereotactic biopsy of the breast

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Picture of stereotactic biopsy of the breast

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In a stereotactic breast biopsy, your doctor will use X-ray to guide a needle to the biopsy site to remove samples of breast tissue. The samples are examined under a microscope.

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Last Updated: 05/01/2007