Image Based Question-67069

Identify the procedure shown in photograph below ?

A. Endoscopic biopsy.

B. Core cut biopsy.

C. Fine needle aspiration.

D. Excisional biopsy.

Correct Answer » B Explanation

The procedure shown in photograph above represents breast core biopsy.

A breast core biopsy is where a special needle (or probe) is inserted into the breast to take a small sample of breast tissue from an area of concern so that it can be sent to a laboratory for testing. It is done using local anaesthetic to numb the breast in the area that is being biopsied. An abnormality may have been identified on a scan or X-ray image or may have been felt as a lump.