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Ultrasound: Guided biopsy: About your procedure - 08/2023

Ultrasound: Guided biopsy: About your procedure
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Abstract

This handout explains ultrasound-guided biopsy. This procedure uses sound waves to guide a needle to remove a small sample of soft tissue, which is then examined in the lab.

Author
Radiology/Imaging Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2010
Revision Date
08/2023
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Therapeutic Procedures
Specific Subject/Keyword
Biopsy
Radiology
Ultrasound
Languages
English
Record ID
3758