Can A Core Needle Biopsy Significantly Change The Ultrasound Appearance Of Fibroadenoma?

Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2015

Question: Can a core needle biopsy significantly change the ultrasound appearance of a 6 mm suspected fibroadenoma? One month ago, the mass appeared as a typical oval shaped fibroadenoma. This week, after the core needle biopsy, the mass appeared more ridged with significant shadowing at the bottom of the mass. The specialist took 3 samples.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is possible...

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the query,

It is possible that a biopsy may change the ultrasound appearance of a small lesion. This can occur because the biopsy does disturb the architecture of the area and can cause some local inflammation and possibly a bit of bleeding.

I would suggest you await the pathology results and discuss this further with your general physician or surgeon.

A followup ultrasound in a few months might be indicated at the discretion of your doctors.

Thanks again for sharing your healthcare concerns with us.

Dr. Galamaga

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj