During fine-needle aspiration, a healthcare professional puts a special needle into a breast lump and removes any fluid. This is called aspiration. The healthcare professional may use ultrasound to place the needle. An ultrasound is a procedure that uses sound waves to make pictures of the breast on a screen.
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