COVID 19 Vaccine Update to our Community

We are offering the Moderna Covid 19 Vaccine to those age 18 and older at our Jupiter Medical Center Urgent Care locations in Jupiter, 5430 Military Trail, Suite 64 and 1335 W. Indiantown Road. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment necessary.

(561) 263-2234

Minimally Invasive Biopsies

If your mammogram shows an area of suspicion or you find changes or something unusual in one of your breasts, your health care provider will recommend a biopsy. Just because you have a biopsy does not mean you have breast cancer.

A biopsy involves removing a sample of tissue and then having it reviewed under a microscope by a pathologist. Most biopsy results do not indicate cancer. Noncancerous breast conditions are very common, and they are never life-threatening.

  • There are several ways to do a breast biopsy:
  • Fine-needle aspiration biopsy - A thin needle with a hollow center is inserted into a lump to remove a sample of cells or fluid.
  • Core needle biopsy - A hollow needle with a special tip is used to remove a sample of breast tissue about the size of a grain of rice.
  • Vacuum-assisted core biopsy - A special probe that uses a gentle vacuum to remove a small sample of breast tissue.
  • Open (surgical) biopsy - A small incision is made in the skin and breast tissue to remove all or part of a lump.

If needed, an ultrasound or MRI may be used to guide the biopsy needle. Your doctor may decide to use a computer to locate the exact spot for the biopsy sample using images from mammograms that have been taken from two angles (stereotactic needle biopsy). A fine wire, clip or marker also may be used to mark the site.