Breast Biopsy (Stereotactic/Tomosynthesis-Guided) (Retired on 2026-10-29)
Content Reviewed: October 16, 2025
Join Dr. Julia Birnbaum for an expert-led deep dive into breast core biopsies. She reviews general considerations, indications for mammographic guidance, and its advantages and limitations. This course explores both stereotactic and tomosynthesis techniques, addressing their unique challenges, patient-specific considerations, and key modifications. Dr. Birnbaum also emphasizes the vital role of radiology–pathology correlation in ensuring diagnostic accuracy and high-quality patient care.
Follow along as she demonstrates how to prepare and perform procedures, troubleshoot difficult cases, and avoid common pitfalls.
Take this course to become more confident in mammographic-guided core biopsies, knowing when to use each technique, identifying typical targets, and strengthening preparation and problem-solving skills.
Join Dr. Julia Birnbaum for an expert-led deep dive into breast core biopsies. She reviews general considerations, indications for mammographic guidance, and its advantages and limitations. This course explores both stereotactic and tomosynthesis techniques, addressing their unique challenges, patient-specific considerations, and key modifications. Dr. Birnbaum also emphasizes the vital role of radiology–pathology correlation in ensuring diagnostic accuracy and high-quality patient care.
Faculty
Julia A. Birnbaum, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
This course was retired on October 29, 2026
Any CME you've earned through this course will still remain valid.
Alternate versions of this course are available
1 CME
Introduction
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6 min. of video
Introduction to Mammographic-Guided Core Biopsies
2 m
Why Percutaneous Biopsy vs Surgical Biopsy?
3 m
Advantages and Disadvantages of Mammographic Guidance
2 m
Mammography-guided Biopsies
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19 min. of video
Using Mammographic Guidance
4 m
Stereotactic Technique
4 m
Stereotactic Targeting Errors
2 m
Tomosynthesis Technique
6 m
Tomosynthesis Targeting Errors
1 m
How to Choose Stereotactic- vs Tomosynthesis-Guided Biopsy
1 m
Contrast-Enhanced Mammography
1 m
Complications
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9 min. of video
Core Biopsy Common Complications
3 m
Technical Problems
7 m
Case Example
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17 min. of video
Preparation and Planning
5 m
Patient Consent, Positioning, and Targeting
3 m
Performing the Procedure
4 m
Post-procedure Care
2 m
Radiology-Pathology Correlation
4 m
Take-home Points
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Video
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1 min. of video
Take-home Points
1 m