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what is 'biopsy'?
Definition for Biopsy
Biopsy is also known as: Biopsy lesion, Tissue biopsy, Tumor biopsy, biopsy, biopsy involved area, biopsy lesions, biopsy of lesion, biopsy of lesions, biopsy of suspected tissue, biopsy soft tissue, biopsy tissue, biopsy tumor
Biopsy is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: Hodgkin's lymphoma, bladder papilloma and carcinoma rectum.
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diagnosis
Hodgkin's lymphoma
type of cancer of the lymphatic system-lymphoma
Biopsy and Hodgkin's lymphoma
bladder papilloma
benign bladder tumor
Biopsy and bladder papilloma
carcinoma rectum
large bowel cancer
Biopsy and carcinoma rectum
lung tumor benign
benign growth in lung
Biopsy and lung tumor benign
polyarteritis nodosa
immune disorder affecting small and medium blood vessels
Biopsy and polyarteritis nodosa
proctitis
rectal inflammation
Biopsy and proctitis
salivary gland tumors
tumors of salivary glands
Biopsy and salivary gland tumors
spinal cord tumors
tumors of spinal cord
Biopsy and spinal cord tumors
tapeworm infection
disease caused by intestinal parasite
Biopsy and tapeworm infection
testicular teratoma
type of malignant testicular tumor
Biopsy and testicular teratoma
testicular tumors
tumor of testis
Biopsy and testicular tumors
vulvar carcinoma
cancer of the vulva
Biopsy and vulvar carcinoma
esophageal carcinoma
cancer of esophagus
Biopsy and esophageal carcinoma
intraabdominal tumors
tumors in the abdomen
Biopsy and intraabdominal tumors
tumors tongue
tumors of the tongue
Biopsy and tumors tongue
genital warts
warts in genital or anal area
Biopsy and genital warts
peptic ulcer
stomach ulcer
Biopsy and peptic ulcer
vulvitis
inflammation of vulva
Biopsy and vulvitis
anal carcinoma
cancer of the anus
Biopsy and anal carcinoma
cryoglobulinemia
increased globulins in blood that gel on cold exposure
Biopsy and cryoglobulinemia
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CT scan
Biopsy and CT scan
Complete Blood Count
Biopsy and Complete Blood Count
Chest X-ray
Radiological technique to image the chest
Biopsy and Chest X-ray
Positron emission tomography (PET)
Biopsy and Positron emission tomography (PET)
Radiation Therapy
Use of ionizing radiation or xrays for medical imaging or to treat cancer
Biopsy and Radiation Therapy
Abdominal CAT Scan
Biopsy and Abdominal CAT Scan
Excision
Biopsy and Excision
CT chest
Biopsy and CT chest
Chemotherapy
Use of chemical substances to treat disease
Biopsy and Chemotherapy
Blood, Platelet Count
Platelet Count
Biopsy and Blood, Platelet Count
Brain MRI
Biopsy and Brain MRI
Endoscopic surgery
Biopsy and Endoscopic surgery
serum electrolytes
Biopsy and serum electrolytes
Complete metabolic panel
Biopsy and Complete metabolic panel
X-rays
Biopsy and X-rays
Cytodiagnosis
Biopsy and Cytodiagnosis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Biopsy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Liver Function Tests
elevated liver enzymes
Biopsy and Liver Function Tests
CT brain
Biopsy and CT brain
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
Biopsy and Colonoscopy
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cisplatin
Biopsy and cisplatin
etoposide
Biopsy and etoposide
bleomycin
Biopsy and bleomycin
carboplatin
Biopsy and carboplatin
ifosfamide
Biopsy and ifosfamide
methotrexate
Biopsy and methotrexate
cisplatin(platinol)
Biopsy and cisplatin(platinol)
paclitaxel
Biopsy and paclitaxel
dexamethasone
Biopsy and dexamethasone
vinblastine
Biopsy and vinblastine
bleomycin(blenoxane )
Biopsy and bleomycin(blenoxane )
cyclophosphamide
Biopsy and cyclophosphamide
prednisone
Biopsy and prednisone
doxorubicin(adriamycin)
Biopsy and doxorubicin(adriamycin)
tetracycline
Biopsy and tetracycline
5-fluorouracil (5-fu)
Biopsy and 5-fluorouracil (5-fu)
vinblastine(vinblastine sulfate , velban)
Biopsy and vinblastine(vinblastine sulfate , velban)
doxorubicin
Biopsy and doxorubicin
docetaxel
Biopsy and docetaxel
etoposide(vepesid)
Biopsy and etoposide(vepesid)
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Liver Biopsy
Diagnostic Tests Folder: Liver Biopsy Contains patient education fact sheets on seven diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal disorders
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/liverbiopsy/
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Biopsy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When cancer is suspected, a variety of biopsy techniques can be applied. ... A biopsy of the temporal arteries is often performed for suspected vasculitis. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biopsy
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Kidney Biopsy
Describes this procedure and possible reasons for it. ... A kidney biopsy can help find a diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment. ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/biopsy/
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Breast Biopsy Procedure and Information For Cancer on MedicineNet.com
Learn about the different types of breast biopsy procedures, which are used to remove suspicious breast growth and examined for the presence of cancer.
http://www.medicinenet.com/breast_biopsy/article.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Biopsy
A needle (percutaneous) biopsy removes tissue using a hollow tube called a syringe. ... An open biopsy is a surgery that uses general anesthesia. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm
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Breast Biopsy
A breast biopsy removes a sample of breast tissue that is looked at under a microscope to check for breast cancer. ... needle aspiration biopsy puts a thin ...
http://women.webmd.com/breast-biopsy
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Lung Biopsy
A lung biopsy removes a small piece of lung tissue for diagnostic tests. ... Bronchoscope biopsy. This type of biopsy uses a lighted instrument (bronchoscope) ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/lung-biopsy
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Lymph node biopsy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lymph node biopsy is a test in which a lymph node or a piece of a lymph node is ... The skin over the biopsy site is cleansed, and a local anesthetic is injected ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymph_node_biopsy
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Skin Biopsy Procedure Information by MedicineNet.com
Read about the skin biopsy procedure and what to expect if your doctor orders this procedure for a lesion. ... What methods are used to obtain a skin biopsy? ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/skin_biopsy/article.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Breast biopsy
A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue to examine it for signs of ... For an open biopsy that requires imaging, the area of interest is marked with a ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003920.htm
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Needle aspiration biopsy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Needle aspiration biopsy (NAB), also known as fine needle ... Preparing for Needle Aspiration Biopsy. ... eMedicine - "Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Needle_aspiration_biopsy
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Thyroid Biopsy
A thyroid biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed ... the biopsy. Do not eat or drink anything for 10 hours before an open biopsy. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/thyroid-biopsy
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Biopsy
Biopsy is the only way to know if a problem is cancer. ... In a biopsy, the doctor removes a sample of tissue from the abnormal area or may ...
http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/conditions/blcancer8.htm
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Liver Biopsy - Digestion and Digestive-Related Information on ...
Digestion information covering the digestion system and related diseases, ... What is a liver biopsy? A liver biopsy is a procedure for the diagnosis of ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/liver_biopsy/article.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Skin lesion biopsy
An excisional biopsy is done to remove the entire lesion. ... Fluid-filled lesions may be examined by skin lesion aspiration instead of skin lesion biopsy. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003840.htm
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Endometrial Biopsy
In an endometrial biopsy, a doctor takes a small sample of the lining of the ... An endometrial biopsy helps your doctor find any problems in the endometrium. ...
http://women.webmd.com/endometrial-biopsy
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Colposcopy and Cervical Biopsy
Colposcopy is a way for your doctor to use a special magnifying device to look at your vulva, vagina, and cervix. ... may have more bleeding from the biopsy. ...
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/colposcopy-and-cervical-biopsy
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Preparing for a Needle Aspiration Biopsy
What is a needle aspiration biopsy? ... Who will perform the biopsy? The biopsy will be performed by a diagnostic radiologist, a doctor with special ...
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/pepubs/needle.html
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eMedicine - Diagnostic Liver Biopsy : Article by Atif Zaman
... performed a percutaneous liver biopsy in Germany in 1883. In ... Of Liver Biopsy. References ... the evolution of liver biopsy has been extensive. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2969.htm
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Dictionary of Cancer Terms
biopsy (BY-op-see) The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. ... There are many different types of biopsy procedures. ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?id=4...
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Bone marrow examination - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bone marrow samples can be obtained by aspiration and trephine biopsy. ... An Illustrated Guide to Performing the Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy (PDF) ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_marrow_biopsy
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Open lung biopsy
An open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. ... The open lung biopsy is done to evaluate lung problems seen on x-ray or CT scan. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003861.htm
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Cone biopsy (conization) for abnormal cervical cell changes
It is called a cone biopsy because a cone-shaped wedge of tissue is removed from ... A cone biopsy removes abnormal tissue that is high in the cervical canal. ...
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/cone-biopsy-coni...
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Skin biopsy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A small "shave" biopsy often ends up being a large burn defect when the surgeon ... Ideally, the punch biopsy include the full thickness skin and subcutanous fat in ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_biopsy
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Renal biopsy
The biopsy is done in the hospital, usually in the radiology suite. ... Your doctor may order a kidney biopsy if you have an unexplained drop in kidney ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003907.htm
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Liver biopsy
In a typical liver biopsy, a needle is inserted through the rib cage or abdominal wall. ... You will then be instructed to hold your breath while the biopsy is taken. ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Liver-biopsy.htm
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Prostate Biopsy
A prostate gland biopsy is a test to remove small samples of prostate tissue to be examined under a microscope. ... A biopsy may be done when a blood test ...
http://men.webmd.com/prostate-biopsy
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Endometrial Biopsy - Womens Health and Medical Information on ...
Women's health information covers breast, cancer, heart, pregnancy, sexual health, and mature women related conditions. ... How is an endometrial biopsy performed? ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/endometrial_biopsy/article.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Testicular biopsy
Testicular biopsy is surgery to remove a piece of tissue from the testicles for ... Open biopsy may be done in the health care provider's office, a surgical center, ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003908.htm
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Myocardial Biopsy (heart biopsy) on MedicineNet.com
Information about Myocaridal Biopsy (heart biopsy, cardiac biopsy) used to diagnose heart disease includes why you need one, how to prepare, and what to expect.
http://www.medicinenet.com/myocardial_biopsy/article.htm
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Bone Biopsy
A bone biopsy is a test in which a small sample of bone is removed from the body and examined under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other bone disorders.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bone-biopsy
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Breast Biopsy - Purpose, Types, Results
Is a biopsy needed, or an aspiration? ... kind of biopsy is used for the most accurate results? Read about four main types of breast biopsy procedures. Breast ...
http://breastcancer.about.com/od/breastbiopsy/Breast_Biopsy_...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lung needle biopsy
If the biopsy is done using a CT scan, you may be lying down during the exam. A needle biopsy of the lung may also be performed during bronchoscopy or ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003860.htm
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Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
A bone marrow biopsy removes bone with the marrow inside to look at under a microscope. ... The biopsy of bone marrow is done first, and taking fluid ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bone-marrow-aspiration-and-biopsy
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Rectal biopsy
A rectal biopsy is usually part of anoscopy or ... A biopsy can be taken through any of ... microscopic examination of biopsy tissue, no abnormalities ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003891.htm
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Kidney Biopsy
A percutaneous kidney biopsy is done by inserting a long needle through the back (flank) to remove a sample of kidney tissue.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/kidney-biopsy
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Endometrial biopsy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A biopsy is a medical procedure used to remove a sample of tissue from the ... The biopsy will indicate a change in hormone levels or the presence of fibroids, ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endometrial_biopsy
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14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before a Biopsy on MedicineNet.com
Find out which questions to ask your doctor before a biopsy. ... Excisional biopsy. ... Incisional biopsy. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=47099
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Liver biopsy
In a typical liver biopsy, a needle is inserted through the rib cage or abdominal wall. ... You will then be instructed to hold your breath while the biopsy is taken. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003895.htm
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eMedicine - Punch Biopsy and Scalpel Biopsy : Article by Hillel Ephros
... of mucosal lesions, indications for biopsy of oral lesions, mucosal ... Often, biopsy with ample tissue for microscopic analysis is the definitive procedure. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic700.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Cervical biopsy
A cervical biopsy is a test in which tissue samples are taken from the cervix ... The biopsy identifies the abnormality. ... after the biopsy for up to ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003912.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Muscle biopsy
A muscle biopsy can usually be obtained while you are awake and the area being ... A needle biopsy may be adequate in children and adults with chronic conditions. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003924.htm
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Biopsy procedures used to diagnose cancer - MayoClinic.com
Biopsy procedures, including needle biopsy and bone marrow biopsy, are used to diagnose cancer. ... A biopsy is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/biopsy/CA00083
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Breast Biopsy: Stereotactic, Needle, Surgical - WebMD
An overview of the biopsy procedure to determine whether or not a breast lump is cancerous. ... A biopsy needle is placed into the breast tissue. ...
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/guide/breast-biopsy
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eMedicine - Breast, Stereotactic Core Biopsy/Fine Needle Aspiration ...
The establishment of national breast-screening programs in Europe and North America has led to an increase in the detection of small or impalpable breast lesions. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic768.htm
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope. ... In an excisional biopsy, a whole organ or whole lump is ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=1073
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Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Biopsy or Node Dissection
To detect breast cancer your doctor may perform lymph node biopsy of node dissesection. WebMD helps you understand the procedure and what to expect.
http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/lymph-node-biopsy
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Biopsy - polyps
A polyp biopsy is a diagnostic procedure that takes a sample of or removes ... Colposcopy-directed biopsy examines the vagina and cervix. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003415.htm
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Skin Biopsy
A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of skin ... a skin biopsy, tell your ... may change the way your biopsy looks under the microscope. ...
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/skin-biopsy
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Definition of biopsy - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
When a thin needle is used, the procedure is called a fine-needle aspiration biopsy. ... biopsy specimen, biorepository, biospecimen, biostatistics, biotherapy ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=45164
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