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A biopsy is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from your body so that it can be tested in a laboratory. You may undergo a biopsy if ...
Common needle biopsy procedures include fine-needle aspiration biopsy and core needle biopsy. Find out about risks and what you can expect.
A breast biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of breast tissue for testing. The tissue sample is sent to a lab, where doctors who specialize in ...
Shave biopsy may be used to remove a small section of the top layers of skin. These layers are called the epidermis and the dermis. Stitches usually aren't ...
During a prostate biopsy a needle is used to collect a number of tissue samples from your prostate gland. The procedure is performed by a doctor who specializes ...
A liver biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of liver tissue, so it can be examined in a lab under a microscope for signs of damage or disease.
Bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow biopsy can show whether your bone marrow is healthy and making normal amounts of blood cells. Doctors use these ...
Punch biopsy. During a punch biopsy, your health care provider uses a special circular blade to remove deeper layers of skin for testing.
Learn about this test that's used to diagnose breast cancer, including why it's done, risks and what to expect.
During a kidney biopsy, doctors remove a small piece of kidney tissue to view under a microscope to diagnose kidney problems and guide treatment decisions.
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