---

Biopsy applications in breast diseases are often performed in the following cases:

• In the presence of cancer detected by ultrasound, mammography, or MRI examinations in the breast, to clarify the diagnosis and to determine the subtypes of cancer,
• In cases where it is detected by other imaging methods but it is not clear whether there is breast cancer or not,
• In case of the presence of a previously detected mass in the breast, enlargement, deformation of the followed mass, or changes in the internal structure of the mass,
• If a pathology that was thought to be a cyst changes later on,
• Apart from such cases, the biopsy may be required in some other medical conditions.

Before Biopsy

A breast biopsy is a process that creates anxiety in women before the procedure, but getting information from the Radiology Specialist who will perform the procedure will reduce the tension.

It is preferred that the patient be hungry before the procedure, but it is not required. The medications taken by the patient should be evaluated before the procedure (a few days before). If blood thinners are used, it would be appropriate to discontinue these medications under the supervision of a physician or to switch to alternative medications.

After Biopsy

There will usually be no pain after the biopsy. However, in cases of mild pain, painkillers that do not have a blood thinning effect can be used. After the procedure, patients can return to their daily activities in a short time, and even working women can start work on the same day, except for special cases. Complications that may develop during and after the procedure are very rare.

Breast Marking

The interventional radiologist marks the problematic area in the breast with a very thin wire, accompanied by a mammography or ultrasound device. The wire marking procedure is similar to needle biopsies, but there is no significant difference. However, in this method, a biopsy is not taken from the breast, instead, a wire similar to biopsy needles is placed in the problematic area inside the breast. This marking is a guide to the surgeon. The wire guides the surgeon about which area of the breast to be biopsied and which area is diseased. After marking, the patient is directed to the physician, where the area marked with the wire is surgically removed.