A _____ is a technique in which an x-ray or MRI-guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast.
A) lymph node dissection
B) surgical biopsy
C) needle breast biopsy
D) lumpectomy

Question

A _____ is a technique in which an x-ray or MRI-guided needle is used to remove small samples of tissue from the breast.​
A) ​lymph node dissection
B) ​surgical biopsy
C) ​needle breast biopsy
D) ​lumpectomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The technique described in the question is referred to as needle breast biopsy. The other options describe different procedures: lymph node dissection involves the removal of lymph nodes for examination, surgical biopsy involves the removal of a larger amount of tissue for examination, and lumpectomy involves the removal of a tumor from the breast.

A _____ Is a Technique in Which an X-Ray or MRI-Guided