PURPOSE: To determine the cost savings of stereotactic core needle biopsy over open surgical biopsy in patient subgroups defined according to mammographic findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS ...

These include: Both types of stereotactic breast biopsies use mammography and computer guidance to locate and sample the area ...

Core-needle biopsies can also be ultrasound-guided, or a doctor may use an MRI or mammogram machine. This latter procedure is called a stereotactic breast biopsy. The ACS notes if the results of a ...