Breast Biopsy. You may be told to not eat food after midnight before the test. A family member or friend may need to take you home after your biopsy.
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1 Breast Biopsy A biopsy is the removal of pieces of tissue, which are then sent to a lab for testing. A breast biopsy may be needed when other tests show something in the breast that needs to be checked more closely. If a lump is present, it may be removed at the same time as the biopsy. Lymph nodes around the area may also be checked. Your doctor will review the results of your biopsy with you at your next visit and talk to you about treatment if needed. There are different types of breast biopsies. Your doctor has ordered a: Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Core Needle Biopsy Stereotactic Biopsy Open Excisional Biopsy To Prepare You may be told to not eat food after midnight before the test. A family member or friend may need to take you home after your biopsy. During the Test You will be asked to take your clothing off above the waist and put on a hospital gown. An IV (intravenous) may be put into a vein in your arm to give medicine. You lie on a table. The biopsy site is cleaned. 1
2 Biopsia de seno Una biopsia es la extracción de pequeñas partes de tejido, las que luego se envían a un laboratorio para su análisis. Puede ser necesario realizar una biopsia cuando otros exámenes muestran algo en los senos que se debe examinar con más atención. Si existe un bulto, se puede extraer al mismo tiempo de realizar la biopsia. También se pueden revisar los ganglios linfáticos alrededor del área. En su próxima visita, el médico revisará los resultados de la biopsia con usted y le hablará sobre el tratamiento si se requiere. Existen diferentes tipos de biopsias de seno. Su médico solicitó una: Aspiración con aguja fina (FNA, por sus siglas en inglés) Biopsia por punción con aguja gruesa Biopsia estereotáctica Biopsia excisional abierta Preparación Puede que se le indique que no coma nada después de la medianoche anterior al examen. Podría ser necesario que un familiar o amigo la lleve a su casa después de la biopsia. Durante el examen Se le pedirá que se saque la ropa de la cintura hacia arriba y se ponga una bata del hospital. Se le puede colocar una vía intravenosa en una vena del brazo para administrarle medicamentos. Se recostará en una mesa. Se le limpiará el área de la biopsia. Breast Biopsy. Spanish. 1
3 The doctor numbs the site. This may sting for a few seconds. After this, you should only feel pressure and no pain. A mammogram or an ultrasound may be done to locate the site to be tested. Types of Breast Biopsies Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) This biopsy is often done in the doctor s office for lumps that can be felt. The doctor inserts a small needle that is attached to a syringe into the lump. The needle may be moved around. Tissue and fluid is collected in the syringe. The needle is then removed. Core Needle Biopsy This biopsy is done with a larger needle. A small cut is made in the skin. The needle is put into the site. Several samples of tissue are collected. The needle is then removed. Stereotactic Biopsy This biopsy is done for areas that cannot be felt, but are seen on mammogram. You lie face down on a table with an opening for the breast. The site is numbed. 2
4 El médico adormecerá el área. Es posible que esto arda por algunos segundos, luego de lo cual, sólo debería sentir presión y no dolor. Es posible que le realicen una mamografía o ecografía para ubicar el área que se va a examinar. Tipos de biopsia de seno Aspiración con aguja fina (FNA, por sus siglas en inglés) Con frecuencia esta biopsia se realiza en la consulta del médico cuando se trata de bultos que se pueden sentir. El médico inserta una aguja pequeña conectada a una jeringa en el bulto. La aguja se puede desplazar. Se extrae tejido y líquido en la jeringa. Luego se retira la aguja. Biopsia por punción con aguja gruesa Esta biopsia se realiza con una aguja más grande. Se hace un pequeño corte en la piel. Se inserta la aguja en el área. Se extraen varias muestras de tejido. Luego se retira la aguja. Biopsia estereotáctica Esta biopsia se realiza en áreas que no se pueden sentir, pero que se ven en la mamografía. Se debe recostar boca abajo en la mesa con una abertura para el seno. Se adormece el área. Breast Biopsy. Spanish. 2
5 A small incision is made in the breast. The breast is squeezed flat and a special type of x-ray is done before and during the biopsy to locate the site. A needle is put into the breast to remove samples of tissue. Several samples of tissue are collected. The needle is then removed. Open Excisional Biopsy The entire lump is taken out in surgery. You will be given medicine to numb the breast or to make you sleepy. An incision is made in the breast to remove the lump and some tissue around the lump. The site is closed with a stitch or special tape. Home Care Do not lift over 5 pounds for 24 hours after your biopsy. A gallon of milk weighs over eight pounds. You can eat your normal diet. You may have bruising, discomfort, swelling and a small amount of drainage at the biopsy site. You can wear a sports bra for support. You may use over the counter pain medicine that does not contain aspirin as needed. Apply an ice pack to your breast as needed to reduce swelling and bruising. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. 3
6 Se hace un pequeño corte en el seno. Se comprime el seno y se hace un tipo especial de radiografía antes y durante la biopsia para ubicar el área. Se inserta una aguja en el seno para extraer muestras de tejido. Se extraen varias muestras de tejido. Luego se retira la aguja. Biopsia excisional abierta Se extrae el bulto completo mediante cirugía. Se le administrarán medicamentos para adormecerla o para adormecer el seno. Se hace un incisión en el seno para extraer el bulto y algún tejido a su alrededor. El área se cierra con un punto o una cinta especial. Cuidado en el hogar No levante pesos de más de 5 libras (2.3 kg) durante 24 horas después de su biopsia. Un galón de leche pesa más de ocho libras (3.6 kg). Puede comer normalmente. Es posible que tenga moretones, molestias, hinchazón y algo de secreción en el área de la biopsia. Puede usar un sostén deportivo para apoyo. De ser necesario, puede usar analgésicos de venta sin receta médica que no contengan aspirina. De ser necesario, coloque una bolsa de hielo en su seno para reducir la hinchazón y los moretones. No aplique hielo directamente sobre la piel. Breast Biopsy. Spanish. 3
7 A stitch or special tape is put on the incision. The stitch will be removed at the doctor s office. If you had an open excisional biopsy, you may shower but do not take a bath or swim for 2 weeks. Call your doctor if you have: Bleeding from the biopsy site Increased swelling, redness, warmth or drainage at the biopsy site Pain not relieved by medicine Talk to your doctor or nurse if you have any questions or concerns /2011 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. 4
8 Se cerrará la incisión con puntos o una cinta especial que se le retirará en la consulta del médico. Si se le realizó una biopsia excisional abierta, se puede duchar pero no tome baños de tina ni nade durante 2 semanas. Llame a su médico si tiene: sangrado en el área de la biopsia; aumento de la hinchazón, enrojecimiento, calor o secreción en el área de la biopsia; dolor que no se alivia con analgésicos. Hable con su médico o enfermera si tiene alguna pregunta o duda /2011 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. Breast Biopsy. Spanish. 4
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