Core Needle Biopsy

A core needle biopsy is a medical procedure used to collect a small sample of tissue from your body, usually from an area like the breast, for earlier diagnosis. Using a hollow, thin needle guided by imaging (such as ultrasound or mammography), the doctor removes tissue fragments for laboratory analysis. This helps determine if a lump or abnormal area is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). The procedure is minimally invasive, typically performed in an outpatient setting, and provides valuable information to guide appropriate treatment decisions.