USG-guided biopsy procedure can be performed at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, a NABL- and NABH accredited Diagnostic centre and offer advance Imaging and Ultrasound services. Slightly less invasive (ultrasound imaging is used to guide the biopsy needle to an area where there may be some difficulty), tissue samples are taken and sent to the lab for analysis.

About USG Guided Biopsy Procedure

Guided biopsy is an image-guided procedure that takes out tissue from either a lump, lesion, or abnormal area in the body. With the help of ultrasound imaging, the radiologist can see the target in real time and make sure that the biopsy needle is in the right place. Any tissue picked up is submitted to histopathological evaluation to assist with determining what the abnormality is. The procedure might be suggested if there are signs to further examine them, or if clinical exam and imaging have indicated that additional assessment may be warranted.

What Is USG Guided Biopsy?

A USG-guided biopsy is a procedure in which a USG image and biopsy are used to collect tissue from a specific area of the body. Next, another needle (biopsy needle) is directed to the lesion to take one or more tissue samples. These are saved and sent to the lab for pathological examination. Depending on the clinical need, the procedure may involve core needle biopsy or other suitable techniques for obtaining tissue. The approach taken is site-, size-, and type-dependent. 

Common Reasons for USG-Guided Biopsy

• To remove tissue from abnormal growths that cannot be explained: Lumps or masses.
• Breast imaging assessment: If there is an abnormality identified in the breast on imaging, it is sent for investigation.
• Thyroid lesions: When a core biopsy is warranted, obtain tissue samples from any selected abnormalities of the thyroid.
• To inspect any abnormal swelling in lymph nodes: To examine any suspicious enlargement of lymph nodes.
• Liver lesions: Take tissue from a focus of abnormal liver tissue or from a focus of diffuse liver disease.
• Soft-tissue abnormalities: To inspect abnormal tissues in the soft tissue, which is easily accessible.
• Abnormal imaging results: To get a tissue specimen when an ultrasound or imaging device picks up the presence of the lesion that requires further investigation.

Conditions Evaluated

Benign and Malignant Lesions

This ultrasound-guided biopsy can yield tissue for analysis to help distinguish a benign from a malignant abnormally growing tissue.

Breast Abnormalities

Some areas of the breast that have been selected, which have nodules or suspicious masses, may be recommended for the biopsy procedure to obtain the tissue for histopathological examination.

Thyroid and Neck Lesions

USG-guided biopsy can be used to obtain core tissue samples when clinically indicated from selected thyroid/neck abnormalities.

Lymph Node Abnormalities

Larger or suspicious lymph nodes can be sampled using a biopsy to take cells for detailed examination of the tissue.

Liver and Abdominal Lesions

Ultrasound will be helpful for the identification of particular abnormalities of the liver and abdomen that can be visualized in imaging, which can be sampled.

Soft-Tissue Masses

Ultrasound-guided biopsy may be performed to obtain tissue samples from selected superficial or accessible deeper soft-tissue lesions for diagnostic evaluation.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an NABL & NABH accredited hospital having all the latest facilities under one roof in the field of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Pathology. With advanced imaging technology, competent specialists, proper procedural guidelines, and POC, our ultrasound-guided procedures are supported. Proper image guidance, specimen handling, and solid and reliable diagnostics are emphasized.

Book Your USG Guided Biopsy Procedure

For appointments, details on procedure availability and charges for a USG Guided Biopsy, see Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. If available, bring in your prescription, your previous ultrasound reports, other imaging of interest, and any medical records you have as relevant. If necessary, your radiology team will tell you more about the procedure and what you need to do in preparation.