A procedure in which a surgical incision (cut) is made through the skin to expose and remove tissues. The biopsy tissue is examined under a microscope by a … [Read more...]
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punch biopsy
Removal of a small disk-shaped sample of tissue using a sharp, hollow device. The tissue is then examined under a microscope. … [Read more...]
needle-localized biopsy
A procedure to mark and remove abnormal tissue when the doctor cannot feel a lump. An imaging device is used to guide a thin wire with a hook on the end through … [Read more...]
needle biopsy
The removal of tissue or fluid with a needle for examination under a microscope. When a wide needle is used, the procedure is called a core biopsy. When a thin … [Read more...]
lung biopsy
The removal of a small piece of lung tissue to be checked by a pathologist for cancer or other diseases. The tissue may be removed using a bronchoscope (a thin, … [Read more...]
incisional biopsy
A surgical procedure in which a portion of a lump or suspicious area is removed for diagnosis. The tissue is then examined under a microscope to check for signs … [Read more...]
FNA biopsy
The removal of tissue or fluid with a thin needle for examination under a microscope. Also called fine-needle aspiration biopsy. … [Read more...]
fine-needle aspiration biopsy
The removal of tissue or fluid with a thin needle for examination under a microscope. Also called FNA biopsy. … [Read more...]
excisional biopsy
A surgical procedure in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed for diagnosis. The tissue is then examined under a microscope. … [Read more...]
core needle biopsy
The removal of a tissue sample with a wide needle for examination under a microscope. Also called core biopsy. … [Read more...]