Breast Ultrasound

• Breast ultrasounds use sound waves to evaluate a breast abnormality or area of concern.

Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsy

• Local anesthesia is used to obtain core specimens of tissue from the breast for pathological review.
• Ultrasound guided biopsies are performed at Mercy Memorial Hospital System by a radiologist or surgeon.

Ultrasound Guided Cyst Aspiration

• Ultrasound guided cyst aspiration removes liquid from a cystic structure in the breast for analysis by a pathologist.
• This procedure is performed at Mercy Memorial Hospital System by a radiologist or surgeon.