Thursday, April 17, 2008

Whats a Biopsy



Its a scary word usually related to cancer, wats more scarier its the waiting period after the biopsy and the results coming out, aint a good thing.


A biopsy is a medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination. The tissue is generally examined under a microscope by a pathologist, and can also be analyzed chemically (for example, using PCR or gas chromatography techniques). When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle aspiration biopsy.

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