Research Notes on Biopsy
A biopsy involves removing a small sample of tissue from the body for the purpose of diagnosis. Biopsies are most often performed when doctors suspect cancer, but can be used in diagnosing other conditions as well.
Fast Facts:
- Two primary types are needle biopsy and open surgical biopsy.
- Surgical biopsies remove all or part of the suspicious tissue.
- Needle biopsies include several different methods; which type is used is determined by the location and symptoms.
- A colposcopy is a biopsy of the cervix following an abnormal pap smear.
- Tissue removed during a biopsy is usually sent to a lab for analysis, so the patient may need to wait days or weeks to learn the result.
5 Great Resources on Biopsy
- Wikipedia: Biopsy
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Facts For Life - Biopsy
- Radiology Info: Biopsy
- Cancer Guide: The Biopsy Report: A Patient's Guide
- Imaginis: Breast Biopsy: Indications and Methods
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5 Latest Headlines on Biopsy
What is Biopsy?
- NHS Direct: Biopsy Introduction
- NetDoctor UK: Biopsy
- MedlinePlus: Interactive Tutorial: Breast Lumps -- Biopsy
- Wikipedia: Biopsy
What Are The Uses for Biopsy?
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Biopsy
- Cleveland Clinic: Myocardial Biopsy (Cardiac biopsy)
- MedicineNet: Diagnosing Heart Disease: Myocardial Biopsy
- OhioHealth: Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Biopsy
- Beth's Blog: Bone marrow biopsy
- AOL Journals: Biopsy Scheduled - But First, Vacation
- My Breast Cancer Blog: The Beginning
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Biopsy
- WeMove: Muscle Biopsy
- DailyStrength: Breast Biopsy Day
- DailyStrength: Allergy Reaction from a Biopsy Clip
Controversy and Lawsuits about Biopsy
- Cortlandt Forum: Medicine and the Law - How much follow-up must a physician do?
- NetSurgery: Sentinel node surgery for breast cancer
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