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Image guided biopsy techniques are the primary mechanism for evaluating breast abnormalities and have largely replaced surgical biopsy as a diagnostic procedure. The indications for biopsy include findings from screening mammograms which are supplemented with diagnostic imaging as well as clinical findings such as a palpable mass, nipple discharge or skin changes. The techniques for biopsy primarily utilize a core needle device and more rarely fine needle aspiration, punch biopsy and surgical excision.
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Taylor, L.J., Decker, M.R., Steiman, J.G. (2016). Breast Biopsy. In: Chen, H. (eds) Illustrative Handbook of General Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24557-7_8
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