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Ultrasound-guided biopsy in Kukatpally
In an ultrasound-guided biopsy, the doctor watches an ultrasound screen to guide the needle exactly into the lump, so the right tissue is sampled.
Your CION doctor explains the result with you and tells you what happens next.
At a glance
What it is A needle biopsy guided by live ultrasound pictures
Preparation Tell your team about blood thinners. Some biopsies need a few hours of fasting.
Results Your doctor tells you when to expect them and explains them with you
Where it’s done Here or at a partner centre
Timings Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
How it works
What happens on the day.
1 See your CION doctor Your doctor examines you and checks whether a biopsy is needed, and which kind.
2 Get ready Tell your team about blood thinners and allergies. You may need a blood test first.
3 The biopsy The doctor finds the lump on ultrasound, numbs the skin and guides the needle in. You usually go home the same day.
4 Your result The sample is checked in a lab. Your doctor explains the result and the next steps with you.
Who looks after you
CION’s doctors decide if you need the test and explain the result. Doctors you can see at Kukatpally are marked.
1 Quick and simple Most people go home soon after.
2 Done by trained staff Experienced doctors and technicians do the test.
3 Clear next steps If something is found, your doctor explains what happens next.
Medical oncologists 6 Treat cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy Kukatpally
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
Dr. Naresh Gundu
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Dr. Owais Mohammed
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Surgical oncologists 7 Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and the right time for it.
Not sure if you need it?
A CION doctor can tell you. Book at CION Kukatpally.
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Before your visit
A Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy may be advised…
Lumps that are hard to feel Breast, thyroid, liver or lymph node lumps Lumps close to blood vessels When an earlier biopsy wasn’t clear To sample a specific part of a larger lump
Your checklist
All your reports and scans, with the CD if you have it Biopsy report, if you have had one A list of the medicines you take now Photo ID, and your insurance card if you have one
Questions to ask your doctor
Why do I need this test? How should I prepare? Will it hurt, and what happens afterwards? When will I get the result? What happens if the result is abnormal?
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CION Cancer Clinics – Kukatpally
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
1 Entrance2 Reception3 Waiting area
Address Inside OMNI Hospitals, Mumbai Hwy, Opp. Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072
Timings Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Getting here 8 minutes’ walk to Kukatpally Metro · Near Balaji Nagar bus stop
Nearby areas KPHB, JNTU, Bharat Nagar, Moosapet, Miyapur, Balanagar, Nizampet
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Common questions
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1 Can I have a Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy at CION Kukatpally? Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy is arranged by your CION team at CION Kukatpally. Depending on what’s needed, it is done at the centre or at a partner centre, and your doctor tells you where.
2 Does a biopsy spread cancer? No. This is a common worry, but a biopsy done properly does not spread cancer. It is the only sure way to diagnose it.
3 Should I stop blood thinners? Don’t stop any medicine on your own. Tell your doctor what you take, and they tell you whether and when to pause it.
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This page explains Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy at CION Cancer Clinics, Kukatpally. It is general information, not medical advice. Your doctor advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.