Open Biopsy of the Breast

Picture of open breast biopsy (before and after)

In an open breast biopsy, your doctor makes a small cut in the skin and breast tissue to remove a sample of tissue. The sample is examined under a microscope.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerDouglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology
Last RevisedJune 28, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: June 28, 2011
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology

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