Stereotactic and Tomo Biopsy - Technique and Problem Solving

Monday, May 16, 2022

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

Location: Room 102-104

Speaker(s)

Tejas S. Mehta, MD, MPH, FSBI, FACR

Associate Professor of Radiology
UMass Memorial Medical Center/ UMass Chan Medical School
UMass Memorial Medical Center/UMass Chan Medical School
Newton, Massachusetts

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Elissa R. Price, MD, FSBI

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
University of California, San Francisco
Burlingame, California

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This session will briefly review the basics of stereotactic and tomosynthesis-guided biopsy, including indications and fundamental concepts. More advanced troubleshooting and tips for challenging scenarios will then be discussed. Case examples will be used throughout the session.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the indications and basic principles in performing stereotactic and tomosynthesis guided core biopsy.
Describe challenging situations faced during mammographically-guided biopsies, and review methods to maximize procedural success.