Gruden biopsy punktsionnaya

Description breast biopsies

Пункционная биопсия груди – отбор образца ткани молочных желез с использованием иглы. Selected sample studied in the laboratory. There are different types of breast biopsy:

• Aspiration biopsy;
• Ulytrazvukovaya punktsionnaya biopsy;
• Stereotaksicheskaya biopsy Gruda;
• MRI guided needle biopsy of the breast;
• Biopsy device with a vacuum.

The reasons for performing breast biopsies

A biopsy is performed to study the suspicious area in the breast. It can be made, If the following symptoms:

• Tumor;
• The thickening of tissue in the breast;
• The anomaly of the nipple;
• Discharge from the nipple;
• One can see abnormal areas in the performance of ultrasound or mammography.

Биопсия может определить площадь либо вид опухоли – доброкачественная или злокачественная (cancer).

Complications when performing breast biopsies

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. Before you perform a biopsy of the breast, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Bleeding;
• Infection;
• Bruise.

Some factors, that may increase the risk of complications include:

• Obesity;
• Smoking;
• Poor diet;
• Chronic diseases, such as diabetes;
• Coagulation failure.

How is breast needle biopsy?

Preparation for the procedure

Your doctor may order the following:

• Physical examination, breast examination;
• Blood tests;
• They can be performed mammograms and / or breast ultrasound.

Immediately prior to the biopsy procedure, the breast

• A week before the surgery may need to stop taking some medicines:
  • Aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs;
  • Blood thinners, eg, clopidogrel (Plaviks) or warfarin;
• On the morning of the biopsy to take a shower with antibacterial soap.

Anesthesia

The doctor may use local anesthesia. This causes numbness in the chest.

Description of the procedure

Your doctor may choose from several types of biopsies to get a tissue sample:

Punktsionnaya biopsy

The skin in the area of ​​the procedure will be cleared. A small needle is inserted into the breast tissue. Selected properties of the fluid and / or tissue. The needle may be removed and re-introduced into another area of ​​the breast more than once. After that the doctor presses the region and puts a bandage on it.

Ulytrazvukovaya punktsionnaya biopsy

An ultrasound probe is used to explore the area, which should be applied biopsy. Ultrasonography uses sound waves, to create an image of the breast tissue to monitor. Once the problem areas will be found, in the breast tissue is inserted into a small needle. Was sampled fluid and / or tissue. After removing the needle in place its introduction bandage.

Stereotakticheskaya punktsionnaya biopsy

Perhaps it will be necessary to lie on his stomach or sit depending on the equipment used. Will mammography or ultrasound to find suspicious areas. The doctor makes a tiny incision in the chest and insert a special probe. Using probe, the doctor removes a few samples of breast tissue. After the procedure to place the cuts bandage.

MRI guided needle biopsy of the breast

In some cases, suspicious areas can only be seen using magnetic resonance imaging (MRT). Because of this, it may be necessary MRI guided biopsy of breast. This procedure takes more time than the previous, and is more time-consuming. It is necessary to inform the doctor of a pacemaker, as this may affect the procedure.

Biopsy device with a vacuum

The doctor inserts a needle into the area of ​​interest and using the vacuum pulls the tissue sample through a needle. The tissue is then placed in the sample chamber. This method allows the doctor to collect multiple tissue samples at a time.

How long does the procedure?

Needle biopsy of the breast is less than one hour. After the procedure the tissue is sent to a laboratory, where they studied under the microscope. Trials can take up 2-5 days.

Will it hurt?

After the biopsy, chest will feel a little pain. Your doctor may prescribe pain medication.

Care after a needle biopsy of the breast

When you return home, you need to perform the following actions, to ensure the normal recovery:

• Take pain medication as directed by a doctor;
• To reduce the discomfort is recommended to apply a warm compress or a heating pad to the area of ​​biopsy;
• It is recommended to wear a support bra;
• We need to ask the doctor, when you need to change the bandage;
• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.

It is necessary to go to the hospital in the following cases

• There are signs of infection, including fever and chills;
• Nausea and / or vomiting, are not tested after appropriate medication or that persist for more than two days after the procedure;
• Redness, edema, strong pain, bleeding or any discharge from the puncture site;
• Pain, that does not go after the adoption of painkillers;
• Cough, shortness of breath or chest pain;
• Pain and / or swelling in the legs, calves and feet.