How is breast puncture performed?

Breast biopsy is a commonly used minimally invasive diagnostic technique that uses a thin or thick needle to extract tissue or fluid samples from the breast lesion for pathological examination to determine the nature of the mass and help distinguish benign from malignant lesions. Under the operation of professional doctors and ultrasound guidance, breast biopsy can usually accurately locate the tumor, most of which do not require hospitalization, have little trauma, and recover quickly.

Breast puncture is usually divided into two forms: fine needle puncture and thick needle puncture. Fine needle puncture uses an extremely fine injection needle to absorb tumor tissue or fluid. It is suitable for cystic lesions or some smaller, superficial masses, such as breast cysts; while thick needle puncture uses a thicker needle to obtain more tissue samples, which is suitable for further examination when malignant tumors are suspected. The puncture operation is generally performed under local anesthesia. The patient will be arranged in an appropriate position, such as lying on the back or side. The doctor uses ultrasound to accurately find the target area and then perform the puncture. The entire operation process usually takes only 10 to 20 minutes. There may be slight local pain or bruising after the operation, but most people can fully recover after a few days.

Breast puncture is usually divided into two forms: fine needle puncture and thick needle puncture. Fine needle puncture uses an extremely fine injection needle to absorb tumor tissue or fluid. It is suitable for cystic lesions or some smaller, superficial masses, such as breast cysts; while thick needle puncture uses a thicker needle to obtain more tissue samples, which is suitable for further examination when malignant tumors are suspected. The puncture operation is generally performed under local anesthesia. The patient will be arranged in an appropriate position, such as lying on the back or side. The doctor uses ultrasound to accurately find the target area and then perform the puncture. The entire operation process usually takes only 10 to 20 minutes. There may be slight local pain or bruising after the operation, but most people can fully recover after a few days.

When preparing for breast puncture, you should avoid taking drugs that may affect blood coagulation, such as aspirin, to reduce the risk of bleeding; women need to inform their doctors whether they are pregnant before the operation. After the operation, you should be careful to avoid strenuous exercise. If you experience persistent abnormal pain, redness, swelling or fever, you should seek medical attention in time. Breast puncture has low risk and high accuracy. It is an important tool for screening breast lesions, but the final diagnosis still needs to be comprehensively evaluated in combination with imaging and pathological results. Throughout the process, psychological relaxation is also very important. Choose to fully understand the necessity of the examination before the operation, trust the operation of professional doctors, and actively cooperate with the examination.