{"id":1548,"date":"2025-12-01T10:41:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T10:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/?page_id=1548"},"modified":"2026-03-07T05:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T05:56:26","slug":"core-needle-biopsy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/core-needle-biopsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Core needle Biopsy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2103\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/divine-Care-300x71.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1480\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/divine-Care-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/divine-Care-1024x242.png 1024w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/divine-Care-768x182.png 768w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/divine-Care.png 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1480px) 100vw, 1480px\" \/><\/p>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>What is a core-needle biopsy?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px; margin-top: 40px; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 40px;\">Core biopsy of the breast is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a hollow needle to remove small, cylinder-shaped tissue samples from a suspicious area in the breast. The samples are then sent to a laboratory for analysis to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells are present. This type of biopsy is guided by imaging, such as ultrasound, mammography, or MRI by a specialised Breast Radiologist to ensure accurate sample collection.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"boldd\" style=\" margin-left: 40px;\" >Types of image-guided core needle biopsies<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 40px;\">There are 3 main types of image-guided biopsies:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Ultrasound-guided<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Stereotactic (mammogram- or tomosynthesis-guided)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">MRI-guided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 40px;\">The type of image-guided biopsy that is best for you will depend on which type of imaging test will show the abnormal area best, as well as your comfort level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1711\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fas-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fas-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fas.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1712\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core-300x179.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>Who performs a core needle breast biopsy?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">Core needle breast biopsy is a procedure that removes tiny sample of breast tissue using a hollow core needle. It is performed by an expert \u201c Breast Radiologist\u201d with the assistance of technologist at Divine Breast Clinic.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>How it works?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A specialised Breast Radiologist numbs the targeted area with a local anaesthetic. A small cut is made to insert the needle. The biopsy needle is put into the breast tissue through this cut to remove the tissue sample. You might feel some pressure as the needle goes in.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Compression \/ Pressure is applied to the site after the procedure to stop any bleeding.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A small dressing is then applied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 40px;\">Current indications of CNB:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-left: 40px; margin-right: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">All lesions classified as BI-RADS 4 and 5<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Some BI-RADS 3 lesions under certain circumstances: genetic or family risk, medical or social difficulties for follow-up, pregnancy, extreme anxiety and others, including the patient\u2019s decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1713\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core1-300x189.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core1-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core1.png 547w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>What after the core needle breast biopsy?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">You are supposed to limit strenuous activity, particularly yoga , swimming or gyming or heavy lifting for a day or two, but you should be able to go back to your usual activities after that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1714\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core2-300x146.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core2-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core2.png 548w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>How long does a core needle breast biopsy takes?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">It hardly takes 5-20 minutes depend on how the tumor is.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>How painful core needle breast biopsy?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">Local Anesthesia is given for each core needle breast biopsy , which makes patients tolerable and comfortable. As per our experience , we can say it is nearly painless procedure. Most of our patients say , it is perfectly tolerable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1716\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core4-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core4.png 549w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>Does core needle breast biopsy leaves a scar?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">Usually core needle breast biopsy does not leave a scar. Procedure is done with a tiny cut in skin without any stitches , so it doesn\u2019t leave a scar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1717\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core5-300x219.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core5-300x219.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core5.png 542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>Can I shower after breast biopsy?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">You can shower 24 hours\/ 1 day after your biopsy. Keep your dressing dry for at least 1 day. We generally provide water proof dressing , so you can shower with care.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>Can I drive after a core needle breast biopsy?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">Yes , definitely as this procedure is done under a local anesthesia . Most of our patients are very comfortable to drive after a biopsy.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>Can I wear a Bra after a biopsy ?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">Yes , Definitely. Infact we recommend that you wear a supportive\/ spotbra to wear after the procedure to minimize breast motion and discomfort. Also it indirectly gives a compression effect which further helps in healing internal bleed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:40px;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1715\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core3-300x278.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core3-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/digitalviewindia.in\/demo\/websites\/divine_breast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/core3.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"accordion-item\">\n<summary>What are the risks \/ complications after biopsy<\/summary>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<ul style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 40px;\">\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bruising (greenish\/ bluish\/ blackish discoloration of skin ) and minor swelling of the breast .Most often, this is nothing to worry about, and any bruising or swelling will go away over time, generally within 2- 3 weeks.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Infection or bleeding at the biopsy site<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Altered breast appearance, depending on how much tissue is removed and how the breast heals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a core-needle biopsy? 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