Biopsy Center

Ultrasound and CT-guided biopsies using state-of-the-art technology.

What is an Ultrasound & CT guided biopsy?

When a lump has been detected or is suspected, or a certain disease is in the organs, doctors may want to determine the cause prior to removing large amounts of tissue, which requires surgery. The surgical alternative is to perform a biopsy, which removes only a small amount of tissue for examination by a pathologist to help develop or confirm a diagnosis. At East River Medical Imaging, our physicians can accurately remove tissue using ultrasound or CT guidance to help provide the exact location.

About the Procedure

In an Ultrasound-guided biopsy, our physicians use ultrasound equipment to locate the area where tissue is to be removed. The Ultrasound wand, also known as a transducer, pulses out waves of sound into the body that are shown on a monitor. Using this “picture,” we can determine the best path to removing the tissue in question.

CT can assist in providing more enhanced images of a suspicious lesion. It helps to determine whether a tumor is truly solitary or not. CT can characterize the tumor and aid in the estimation of malignancy.

Because a successful biopsy depends on the expertise of the cytologist, we are also pleased to announce our association with Madeline Vazquez, MD, of CBL Path.

Procedure Preparation

Preparations vary depending on procedures. Please call 646.312.6961 for information.