title: Breast biopsy targeting techniques.
abstract: Knowing how to successfully target small lesions or microcalcifications is crucial to breast biopsy success. This article focuses on stereotactic breast biopsy, types of imaging systems and biopsy devices and how stereotactic imaging targets lesions and adjusts to ensure successful sampling. It also describes stereotactic coordinate systems, positioning for patient comfort and ways to successfully locate the correct lesion or micro-calcifications. A successful biopsy outcome is represented by biopsy of the suspicious area concordant with imaging and pathology results. It takes the entire team to achieve this goal. This article does not replace official recommendations and practice guidelines for breast lesion targeting.
authors.forename: Pat
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Baldwin
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D056888:Patient Positioning; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D013679:Technology, Radiologic