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CNB for breast cancer
Description: a type of biopsy performed with a larger needle under image guidance using sonography, mammography, or MRI [23] Indication: preferred tool for assessing a suspicious breast mass on ultrasound or mammography
Advantages
- Can be used to confirm the diagnosis (preferred test)
- Used to distinguish between noninvasive and invasive carcinoma based on histology (see “Pathology” below)
- Allows testing for receptor status
Disadvantages
- Invasive procedure
- Local anesthesia required
- Higher risk of complications (e.g., hematoma, pain) compared to FNA [22]