Core Biopsy of the Breast
A core biopsy of the breast is a test which involves taking a small sample of tissue from an abnormal area in the breast.
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A core biopsy of the breast is a test which involves taking a small sample of tissue from an abnormal area in the breast.
A biopsy is when a sample of tissue is taken from a part of the body. It is then looked at under the microscope to make a diagnosis. A biopsy…
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