I must have a needle biopsy for a calcification in my breast can someone please tell me about this procedure?

Answer 1

A needle biopsy is fairly simple, They will use ultrasound to confirm the location of the calcium deposits and will numb the area (like when you have dental work done). The needle they use is large gage and you may hear a pop and feel pressure but you should feel no pain. You may need to apply an icepack for a short period afteward and have a small temporary red mark on your breast and possibly a little bleeding. You should be able to go about normal activities as long as you don't have to do any lifting or reaching for about 24 hours afterwards.

Been there, done that.

Answer 2

Never had one. But many years ago I had calcium deposits in breast. These were caused by leaking of the mammory glands inside the breast. Because the lumps were getting bigger, it really hurt. He said that calcium deposits from leaking mammory glands rarely are malignant; but needs treatment to clear it up. My doctor's advise was to take an over the counter Vitamin E for a couple of weeks. If I did not see an improvement (reduction of lump and/or amount of hurt), then a biopsy would be the next step And definitely return if it was getting bigger after the first week. (Don't remember the dosage, think it was 500 mg per day pill).

The lumps disappeared and never returned. This had been 25 years ago. Check with your doctor regarding the calcification in your specific situation. Of course, a biopsy is a quick answer if he/she suspects it may be malignant.