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In this type of breast biopsy, a needle is used to aspirate (draw out) fluid or tissue from a breast lump. Needle aspiration leaves no scarring, is less invasive and quicker than open excisional biopsy, and usually does not require stitches or a recovery period. The patient can resume regular activities immediately.


Techniques

Needle aspiration procedures include the following:

Fine needle aspiration
Core needle biopsy
Vacuum-assisted biopsy
Large core biopsy


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