| fine needle aspiration biopsy |
FNAB uses a thin needle, smaller than the needle used for blood tests. The needle can be guided into the area of the breast abnormality while the doctor is palpating (feeling) the lump. If the lump can't be felt easily, the doctor might use ultrasound or a method called stereotactic needle biopsy to guide the needle. With ultrasound, the doctor can watch the needle on a screen as it moves toward and into the mass. ...
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| fine needle aspiration biopsy |
ABBR: FNA biopsy. The removal of tissue through a long needle with or without guidance.
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