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Stereotactic Biopsy of the Breast

Stereotactic biopsy of the breast

During a stereotactic breast biopsy, you may lie on your stomach on a special table. Or you may sit in a chair. 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.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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