Soft Tissue Biopsy

A soft-tissue biopsy is a procedure that investigates and diagnoses diseases affecting organs, muscles, and blood vessels. The doctors at Vascular & Interventional Specialists in Fort Worth, Texas, perform soft-tissue biopsies using advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques. Call today or book a consultation online. Vascular & Interventional Specialists promise quick turnaround times and exceptional patient care.

What is a soft-tissue biopsy?

A soft-tissue needle biopsy is a medical procedure that removes a small tissue sample, which is sent to a pathology lab for testing. The purpose of a biopsy is to diagnose diseases.

The board-certified physicians use imaging modalities such as CT, Ultrasound, and X-rays to guide their sampling needles to virtually any part of the body.

Why would I need a soft-tissue biopsy?

Soft-tissue biopsies are performed to diagnose many diseases, such as liver and kidney disease, as well as most cancers. 

Your doctor might request a soft-tissue biopsy following a routine physical exam or imaging study that uncovered an abnormality needing further investigation.

Does a soft tissue biopsy hurt?

Biopsy procedures usually cause little discomfort. The Vascular & Interventional Specialists team takes great care to ensure remain as comfortable as possible during your soft-tissue biopsy.

Moderate sedation can be given to help you relax, and a local anesthetic to numb the area where they plan on removing the tissue sample.

How long your procedure takes depends on where the abnormal tissue is and which biopsy is done. During soft-tissue biopsy, the Vascular & Interventional Specialists team uses guided imaging to find and remove the tissue.

What happens after a soft-tissue biopsy?

You go home after your soft-tissue biopsy at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. You could experience discomfort after the procedure, but it usually goes away quickly.

Your referring doctor calls you when they have your biopsy results and discusses the next steps.

Vascular & Interventional Specialists put patient care first. Call Vascular & Interventional Specialists today or click the online booking button to schedule your soft-tissue biopsy.