Breast Biopsy
Specialist Dr. Hülya Çetin Tunçez
Izmir City Hospital, Radiology Department
This week’s presentation focused on Breast Biopsy, highlighting its role as the gold standard in the diagnostic evaluation of breast lesions. The session discussed imaging indications, BIRADS classification, various biopsy techniques (FNA, Core Needle, VABB, excisional biopsy), and the radiologist’s critical role in guiding and correlating findings with pathology. Practical examples emphasized decision-making and complication management.
📢 Participation Note:
Students learned the indications for biopsy based on BIRADS categories, the strengths and limits of different techniques (Core Needle, VABB, MR-guided), and how to recognize common complications such as hematoma, pain, and sampling errors, supported by interactive case discussions.
Students learned the indications for biopsy based on BIRADS categories, the strengths and limits of different techniques (Core Needle, VABB, MR-guided), and how to recognize common complications such as hematoma, pain, and sampling errors, supported by interactive case discussions.
White Coat Academy offers weekly interactive case discussions led by experienced physicians and academics.
Stay tuned for our next session!
