Breast Biopsy in Germany
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ISAR Klinikum Munich
3.6
From 70 verified reviews
Mirca Lotz, 15 September 2020
Great clinic nice staff, definitely recommended
HELIOS Hospital Berlin-Buch
3.1
From 162 verified reviews
David Meyer, 16 September 2020
I'm super satisfied, clearly waiting in the rescue center cannot be avoided. But the nurses and the doctor were very nice and competent. I went there with a severe earache and received gentle treatment.
HELIOS Hospital Hildesheim
3.1
From 163 verified reviews
nuster, 22 September 2020
We have been to the hospital 3 times because of our daughter.The first time was the birth, labor started early which ultimately led to a premature birth (6 weeks too early). My wife was treated very well on the ward, but the food was really bad ... I eat pretty much everything and I am not very squeamish, but the food was really below average.Since our little one was premature and had difficulties starting, she had to be ventilated intensively and with oxygen in the incubator.The sisters were all nice and competent, the approach to our child was great (changing diapers, wearing the right ones, etc.)Really recommend it.At about 1.5 years our little one had suspected Chassaignac paralysis ... Truly no acute emergency (but in need of treatment) and something seems to forget many patients ... You are not always a life-threatening emergency !!Waiting time a good 4 hours, treatment was good.With about 2.3 years new suspicion of a Chassaignac paralysis, same as before. Arm in position and you shouldn't touch the arm. Waiting time about 30 minutes, again good and fast treatment and again about 20 minutes waiting for a doctor called.A recommended clinic.And if others understood what an emergency room is and what you go with, almost all 1 star ratings would be dropped
Heidelberg University Hospital
2.7
From 126 verified reviews
عبدالعزيز القضيعي, 01 September 2020
A wonderful hospital and provides services for cancer patientsTheir problem with the deadlines is long and far ...Radiologist, Professor, Department Head, is very versatile and well-deserved
HELIOS Hospital Schwerin
2.6
From 163 verified reviews
Birget Wendt, 21 September 2020
Hallo liebes Team der Helios Klinik, ich möchte mich ganz herzlich bei der Dialyse und der Stadion P 5 bedanken. Ein besonderen Dank gehen an Herrn Dr. Tuerk - leider nicht mehr in der Klinik, Frau Dr. Vorberger, Frau Dr. Schmidtchen, Frau Dr Lembcke,Herrn Dr. Wolkewitz, Schwester Antje, Schwester Carina. Ich sage 1000 Dank - ich wart Spitze - und ich glaube eine kleine Gehaltserhöhung - würde gut zu passen. Zwinka, zwinka. Es gibt natürlich auch die Schattenseite - sehr arrogant - die müssen aufpassen das die nicht über ihre eigenen Füße stolpern. Professor Dr. Nürnberg und Frau Dr. Haefner. Setzen - die Note 6 wird erteilt. Die Beiden müssen noch viele Seminare der Menschlichkeit und wie gehe ich mit Angehörigen von sehr schwer kranken Menschen um. Bleibt alle gesund. Vielen lieben Dank - B. Wendt
St. Lukas Group
St. Lukas Group, located in Wilhelm Schmidt Strasse, Dortmund, Germany offers patients Breast Biopsy procedures among its total of 462 available procedures, across 24 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Breast Biopsy procedures at St. Lukas Group, as all prices are available on request only. There are many specialists available at the Clinic, with 11 in total, and they are accredited by ISO 9001:2008
University Hospital of Munich (LMU)
University Hospital of Munich (LMU), located in Professor Huber Platz, Munich, Germany offers patients Breast Biopsy procedures among its total of 261 available procedures, across 27 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Breast Biopsy procedures at University Hospital of Munich (LMU), as all prices are available on request only. There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
HELIOS Dr. Horst Schmidt Hospital Wiesbaden
1.0
From 2 verified reviews
Büsra Erdogan, 10 August 2019
We were at 19h tonight at the Children's Hospital are just 23h back home, without my child could be treated for 9 months with 39.5 degrees Fever. It simply can not be that there is a single doctor in the emergency service for all of Wiesbaden and the children's hospital is full of chatter. There were 3 patients with the ambulance, in the waiting room were min. 10 more were waiting, treatment rooms all full, but wait in the rooms already 2 hours, is the normal? It was said there is support to a senior physician who did not come because he had to emergency surgery. But hello, are there no doctors anymore or what's up? Why save on staff when the need is so great? Where do we live, this is no longer the case in this country!
HELIOS DKD Hospital Wiesbaden
HELIOS DKD Hospital Wiesbaden, located in Aukammallee, Wiesbaden, Germany offers patients Breast Biopsy procedures among its total of 255 available procedures, across 23 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Breast Biopsy procedures at HELIOS DKD Hospital Wiesbaden, as all prices are available on request only. There are many specialists available at the Hospital, with 7 in total, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, located in Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany offers patients Breast Biopsy procedures among its total of 348 available procedures, across 31 different specialties. Currently, there's no pricing information for Breast Biopsy procedures at University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, as all prices are available on request only. There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Clinic, and they are accredited by ISO 9001:2008
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What you need to know about Breast Biopsy in Germany
A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of breast tissue for laboratory testing. It is the best way to evaluate if a suspicious area or a lump in your breast is cancerous. The procedure is usually performed if your doctor finds something questionable during a mammogram, MRI, clinical breast exam, or ultrasound. Your doctor may also recommend you to undergo the procedure if you experience symptoms of breast cancer, such as a breast lump, breast dimpling, skin thickening on the breast, nipple changes, nipple discharge, a red rash on the breast, enlarging veins on the breast, and an enlarged lymph node in the armpit.
A breast biopsy can detect inflammatory breast cancer, cancer of the breast ducts (ductal carcinoma), cancer of the lobules (lobular carcinoma), and rare cancer affecting the nipples (Paget’s disease).
It is important to remember that needing a breast biopsy does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer. In fact, about 80% of women who have a breast biopsy do not have breast cancer. However, a breast biopsy is required because it is the only way to know for sure if the lump or suspicious area is cancerous or may lead to breast cancer.
Before a breast biopsy, your doctor may detect a suspicious area or lump in your breasts, or you may experience symptoms similar to breast cancer. After a breast biopsy, you will know if the lump or suspicious area is benign, precancerous, or cancerous. The result will help you and your doctor plans your treatment.
MyMediTravel currently lists 10 facilities in Germany offering Breast Biopsy procedures - see above for the complete list, along with estimated prices. The price of a Breast Biopsy can vary according to each individual’s case and will be determined based on photos and an in-person assessment with the specialist. For a personalized quote Click Here to submit your details
What does a Breast Biopsy Procedure Involve?
A breast biopsy can be performed in one of several different ways:
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy – fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is usually performed when a lump is felt during a clinical breast exam. This type of biopsy is often used when the lump is likely to be filled with fluid. It is especially helpful in distinguishing a solid mass from a fluid-filled cyst. During FNAB, a radiologist, surgeon, or pathologist uses a very thin needle and a syringe to take a few samples of cells from a palpable lump (a lump that can be felt by hand). The needle is usually smaller than the type of needle used in a blood test and patients may not need any anesthetic. However, since the needles are very thin, there is a possibility that it may miss nearby cancerous cells. Therefore, your doctor may recommend a different type of biopsy if the diagnosis is unclear.
- Core needle biopsy – this type of biopsy is usually done to evaluate a breast lump that is visible on a mammogram or an ultrasound. Your doctor may also use it if a breast lump is felt during a clinical breast exam. It uses a thin, hollow needle to remove tissue samples from the breast mass. The needle used is typically bigger than the ones used in fine-needle aspiration biopsy and may enter the suspect area for up to six times to remove several cores of tissues. Core needle biopsy is performed under local anesthetic and usually takes a lot longer than a fine needle aspiration biopsy. However, its chance to miss cancerous cells is lower, and the results are considered more reliable.
- Open (surgical) biopsy – also called a surgical or excisional biopsy, open biopsy involves the surgical removal of a breast mass. The surgeon creates an incision of around 1 to 2 inches in the breast to take all or part of the lump, as well as a small amount of normal tissue. If the lump cannot be found by touch, the surgeon may use X-rays to guide a thin needle to the mass prior to the surgery. A very thin wire is threaded with a hook at the end of the thin needle, and the hook is attached to the lump. The needle is then removed, and the wire stays in place to guide the surgeon to the suspect area. This type of biopsy can be carried out under local or general anesthesia.
In some cases, special tools may be needed in order to guide the needles to reach the targeted area. This type of biopsy may include:
- Vacuum-assisted biopsy – this type of biopsy involves creating a tiny incision to insert a hollow probe. Using X-Ray, ultrasound, or MRI, the hollow probe is then guided to the breast lump. Once the probe reaches the lump, the breast tissue is gently sucked into the probe using a vacuum. This type of biopsy enables your surgeon to collect several samples because the probe can be rotated.
- Stereotactic biopsy – a computer and mammogram are used during stereotactic biopsy to create a 3D image of the breast. The 3D image is used to guide the biopsy needle to the targeted area.
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy – during an ultrasound-guided biopsy, ultrasound images of the breast lump are used to help guide the needle to the targeted area. It is performed exactly the same as a core needle biopsy, but with the help of an ultrasound.
- MRI-guided biopsy – an MRI machine is used to help the surgeon guide the biopsy needle to the lump. A small incision is made in the targeted area and a sample is taken with a core needle.
The type of biopsy you will have is depended on several factors, including:
- Where the suspicious area or breast lump is located
- The size of the suspicious area or the breast lump
- If there is more than one suspicious area
- If you have other medical conditions
- Your personal preferences.
How Long Should I Stay in Germany for a Breast Biopsy Procedure?
You should be able to leave the hospital on the same day as the breast biopsy procedure, as soon as the effects of anesthesia wear off. In some cases, you may need to stay in the hospital overnight, usually after a breast biopsy as it requires general anesthesia. Since it may take several days before the results are available, it is recommended that you stay in Germany for at least 7 days. Once the result is available, you will have to attend a follow-up visit. If you have a surgical biopsy, you will likely have stitches and your surgeon will remove them during the follow-up visit as well.
What's the Recovery Time for Breast Biopsy Procedures in Germany?
The recovery time depends on the type of breast biopsy you had and the type of anesthesia used. You generally should rest as much as possible for the remainder of the day and then resume your normal activities the day after. Still, you need to avoid strenuous activities for several days to avoid complications.
What sort of Aftercare is Required for Breast Biopsy Procedures in Germany?
For the first few days, you may need to wear dressings and a special bra over the breast biopsy site. Your doctor will give you instructions on showering, bathing, and caring for the wounds. It is important that you keep the biopsy area clean and dry. The biopsy area may be sore for a few days following the surgery. To ease the pain and discomfort, you can take a pain reliever that contains acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, but make sure to consult with your doctor before you take anything. In most cases, your doctor will prescribe you pain medication.
What's the Success Rate of Breast Biopsy Procedures in Germany?
A breast biopsy is a safe and effective procedure with about 95% success rate. The test result of a breast biopsy will determine if the lump or suspect area in your breast is benign (noncancerous), precancerous, or cancerous. Only 20% of breast biopsy results come back as cancerous.
If the breast lump is found to be cancerous, a breast biopsy can also detect the type of cancer. The information obtained from the biopsy can be used to help plan your treatment, which may include:
- A lumpectomy (a surgery to remove the tumor and preserve the breast)
- A mastectomy (a surgery to remove the entire breast)
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Hormone therapy.
If the test revealed that the breast lump is noncancerous, the test will also tell the conditions that cause the lump, such as adenofibroma, fibrocystic breast disease, mammary fat necrosis, and intraductal papilloma.
Although breast biopsy is a very safe procedure, there are some risks associated with the procedure, including:
- Swelling and bruising of the breast
- Mild pain at the biopsy site
- Infection or bleeding at the biopsy site
- Altered breast appearance
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical problems as well.
Are there Alternatives to Breast Biopsy Procedures in Germany?
A breast biopsy is the only definitive method to make a diagnosis of breast cancer. You may be able to undergo a breast exam, mammogram, breast ultrasound, or breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, if anything abnormal or suspicious is found during these tests, your doctor may still suggest you to undergo a breast biopsy to know for sure. If you do not want to undergo a breast biopsy, it is important that you talk to your doctor about the alternatives.
Whilst the information presented here has been accurately sourced and verified by a medical professional for its accuracy, it is still advised to consult with your doctor before pursuing a medical treatment at one of the listed medical providers. This content was last updated on 17/02/2023.
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