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Biopsy Techinques - Stereotactic Biopsy 

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Stereotactic biopsy is used when abnormal tissue is present at a depth which cannot be seen or felt directly, the technique uses 3D effects and depth usually seen by the use of special X-ray such as CT scan.

It is often used when abnormalities are found on X-ray tests, mammography or a CT scan.


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