Hi there.
The decision of which biopsy procedure to use will depend on a lot of factors including the size of the lesion, location, depth, and as well as the expertise of the doctor performing the procedure. A lot of doctors usually prefer the core biopsy since this procedure is easy to do, convenient, and gives good results. The disadvantage of this procedure is that small tumors may be missed, and in these situations, ultrasound guidance is usually employed.
Outright excision is also an option if your doctor is comfortable with the procedure, and the size and location would allow for it (large and deep nodules may be very hard to excise outright). This should be discussed well with your surgeon.
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