Your doctor may use an imaging technique, such as ultrasound, during a needle biopsy procedure. Using a real-time image, your doctor can guide the needle into the best position for obtaining a sample of suspicious cells. Image-guided needle biopsy allows your doctor to biopsy suspicious areas that aren't readily seen or felt through your skin, such as your prostate.
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