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	Biopsy
		A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove tissue or cells from the body for examination under a microscope.
		Biopsies are usually performed to determine whether a tumor is malignant (cancerous) or to determine the cause of an unexplained infection or inflammation.
		This type of biopsy is performed through a fiberoptic endoscope (a long, thin tube that has a close-focusing telescope on the end for viewing) through a natural body orifice (i.e., rectum) or a small incision (i.e., arthroscopy).
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /UVaHealth/adult_path/biopsy.cfm (662 words)

	Hepatitis B Foundation: Liver Biopsy
		A liver biopsy is a procedure that involves taking a small piece of tissue from the liver to examine under the microscope.
		A liver biopsy is considered a minor surgical procedure that is done in the hospital, but does not usually require admission (it's done as an "out-patient procedure").
		It involves placing a biopsy needle inside a tube called a catheter, which is inserted into a vein in the neck and then guided into the liver to obtain a tissue sample.
	www.hepb.org /patients/liver_biopsy.htm (316 words)

	Prostate Biopsy
		A prostate gland biopsy is a test to remove small samples of prostate tissue to be examined under a microscope.
		For a prostate biopsy, a thin needle is inserted through the rectum (transrectal biopsy), through the urethra, or through the area between the anus and scrotum (perineum).
		This biopsy is done by a surgeon or a doctor who specializes in men's genital and urinary problems (urologist) in the doctor's office, a day surgery clinic, or a hospital operating room.
	my.webmd.com /hw/mens_conditions/hw5468.asp (1377 words)

	Welcome to Trident Health System's Web Site
		A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue or cells from the body for examination.
		Sometimes biopsies are obtained to determine the cause of an unexplained infection, inflammation, swelling or growth.
		This type of biopsy may be used to examine enlarged lymph nodes, breast lumps, and organs such as the spleen, which could pose dangers if cut without complete removal.
	healthlibrary.epnet.com /getcontent.aspx?siteid=41FF7C7A-DF58-11D3-AD19-00508B91A0DD&docid=/dsp/biopsy& (887 words)

	Thyroid Biopsy \| Blueprint for Health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The thyroid biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of thyroid tissue is withdrawn for laboratory examination.
		A thyroid biopsy is usually ordered when a painless lump or a nodule is detected, either by the patient or by a doctor during a routine physical examination.
		For "large needle biopsy," a mild sedative may be given an hour before the procedure, to relax the patient.
	blueprint.bluecrossmn.com /topic/topic100587565 (1199 words)

	Breast Biopsy - Types & Surgical Care - oncologychannel.com
		In the not so distant past, biopsy and mastectomy were done as a one-step procedure.
		The biopsy was performed while the patient was under general anesthesia, and the tissue was immediately sent to the laboratory for analysis.
		There are several types of breast biopsy: open excisional biopsy, axillary node dissection, sentinel node dissection, and needle aspiration.
	oncologychannel.com /breastcancer/breastbiopsy (761 words)

	Biopsy - Prostate Biopsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A prostate biopsy is a surgical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the prostate gland for examination by a pathologist under a Microscope.
		Biopsy gun is a hand held device with a spring loaded slender needle.
		Biopsy needle is passed through the wall of the thin rectal wall, the needle can remove slender cylinder of tissues called core.
	wap.medindia.net /patients/biopsy/prostatebiopsy.asp (686 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: Biopsy
		Biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a piece of tissue and/or cells are removed to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist.
		Core needle biopsy, also known as wide-core needle biopsy or cutting core biopsy, involves the use of a large-bore needle and is the simplest method of pathologic diagnosis of cancer.
		Also known as surgical biopsy, the excisional biopsy entails the surgical removal of the entire tumor mass and is a diagnostic technique that simultaneously serves as a treatment.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_gGEC/is_0010/ai_2699001055 (1392 words)

	Ultrasound Guided Breast Biopsy
		Ultrasound is an excellent way to evaluate breast abnormalities detected by mammography, the patient or her doctor, but in some cases it is not possible to tell from the imaging studies alone whether a growth is benign or cancerous.
		Ultrasound-guided breast biopsy is a highly accurate way to evaluate suspicious masses within the breast that are visible on ultrasound, whether or not they can be felt on breast self-examination or clinical examination.
		When the final biopsy findings are available you may have a session with your physician to discuss the results and decide together on the next step.
	www.radiologyinfo.org /content/interventional/breast_biopsy_us.htm (1511 words)

	What Is a Biopsy?
		A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small sample of cells or tissue is removed for examination or testing under a microscope.
		Biopsies are generally performed either with a needle or during a surgical procedure.
		Depending on the result of the biopsy, the remaining portion of the tissue may be removed immediately or during another surgery at a later date.
	www.healthyroads.com /mylibrary/data/ash_ref/htm/art_whatisabiopsy.asp (456 words)

	Biopsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		After the doctor obtains the skin biopsy specimen, it is sent for examination to another doctor, the dermatopathologist or pathologist, who prepares a written report with information designed to help manage the condition properly.
		This type of biopsy is most commonly used for tumors of the skin to distinguish benign conditions and diagnose cancers and other tumors.
		After a local anesthetic is injected, a biopsy punch, which is basically a small (1 to 4 mm in diameter) version of a cookie cutter, is used to cut out a cylindrical piece of skin.
	www.aocd.org /skin/dermatologic_diseases/biopsy.html (524 words)

	Biopsy
		This biopsy technique has the highest risk of "false negatives," which is when the biopsy result says normal, even though a cancer is present.
		Often, incisional biopsies are done when needle biopsies are inconclusive or if the lump, mammographic change, or suspicious rash is too extensive or too big to be removed easily.
		But for peace of mind, most women want their biopsies done "yesterday." Before proceeding with a biopsy, your doctor should review the mammogram with you, show you the area in question, discuss how and why the biopsy will be performed, answer any of your questions, and arrange for you to sign required consent forms.
	www.breastcancer.org /testing_biopsy.html (701 words)

	X-ray Guided Breast Biopsy
		As an alternative to open surgical biopsy, which removes a larger specimen for microscopic analysis, a hollow needle may be passed through the skin into the suspicious lesion with the help of special breast x-rays.
		A stereotactic breast biopsy is most helpful when mammography shows a mass, a cluster of microcalcifications (tiny calcium deposits that are closely grouped together), or an area of abnormal tissue change but no lump can be felt on careful breast examination.
		Biopsies are obtained in an orderly manner by rotating the probe, assuring that the entire region of interest will be sampled.
	radiologyinfo.com /content/interventional/breast_biopsy_xr.htm (1614 words)

	ACS :: How Is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?
		A biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed and then examined under a microscope.
		The biopsy gun inserts and removes the needles in a fraction of a second.
		Several biopsy samples are often taken from different areas of the prostate.
	www.cancer.org /docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_3X_How_is_prostate_cancer_diagnosed_36.asp?sitearea= (1003 words)

	► Cervical biopsy
		A cervical biopsy is a test in which tissue samples are taken from the cervix (see also colposcopy directed biopsy) and examined for disease or other problems.
		The biopsy may feel like a pinch each time a tissue sample is taken and may cause some cramping with it.
		A cervical biopsy is usually performed when a pap smear indicates significant abnormalities or when an abnormal area is seen on the cervix during a routine pelvic examination.
	www.marylandhospital.org /ency/article/003912.htm (499 words)

	CancerGuide: The Biopsy Report: A Patient's Guide
		After the biopsy specimen is obtained by the doctor, it is sent for examination to another doctor, the anatomical pathologist, who prepares a written report with information designed to help the primary doctor manage the patient's condition properly.
		This type of biopsy is most commonly used for tumors of the soft tissues (muscle, fat, connective tissue) to distinguish benign conditions from malignant soft tissue tumors, called sarcomas.
		After a local anesthetic is injected, a biopsy punch, which is basically a small (3 or 4 mm in diameter) version of a cookie cutter, is used to cut out a cylindrical piece of skin.
	www.cancerguide.org /pathology.html (4235 words)

	Biopsy - Bone Marrow Biopsy
		Bone marrow biopsy is the removal of bone marrow tissue and is often done with a bone marrow aspiration.
		The biopsy needle is inserted through the skin and into the bone to reach the bone marrow.
		A biopsy of a solid form of bone marrow is generally taken from the hipbone.
	medindia.org /patients/biopsy/bonemarrowbiopsy.asp (886 words)

	BIOPSY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A biopsy of the kidney involves removing a small piece of your kidney for study under the microscope.
		Kidney biopsies are done by locating the kidney with ultrasound (sound waves).
		This Biopsy Information was made possible by the MOTEPS program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
	www.wramc.amedd.army.mil /departments/Medicine/Nephrology/education/RenalBiopsy (626 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Biopsy
		Depending on the location of the tissue to be biopsied, needle biopsies are often performed under X-ray (usually CT scan) guidance.
		In an open biopsy, an incision is made in the skin, the organ is exposed, and a tissue sample is taken.
		Abnormal biopsies mean that the material obtained differs from the usual structure or condition of the tissue.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm (539 words)

	Biopsy - Prostate Biopsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Small intestine biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a portion of the small.
		The small-bowel biopsy is used to diagnose and confirm disease of the lining of the small intestine.
		Capsule biopsy method produces a large sample of the intestinal lining (mucosa) and allows sampling of areas that are beyond the reach of the endoscope.
	wap.medindia.net /patients/biopsy/SmallIntestine.asp (611 words)

	Skin biopsy
		A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of living skin is removed from the body for examination, usually under a microscope, to establish a precise diagnosis.
		The word biopsy is taken from Greek words that mean "to view life." The term describes what a specialist in identifying diseases (pathologist) does with tissue obtained from a skin biopsy.
		After the biopsy tissue is removed, bleeding may be controlled by applying pressure or by burning with electricity or chemicals.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/skin_biopsy.jsp (982 words)

	Biopsy - Introduction
		Liver biopsy is used to diagnose the cause of chronic liver disease which results in an elevated liver tests or an enlarged liver.
		Liver biopsy is used to confirm the diagnosis as well as determine the amount of damage to the liver.
		Transvenous liver biopsy is performed by a radiologist in which a small tube is inserted into the internal jugular vein in the neck and radiological guided into the hepatic vein, which drains the liver.
	www.medindia.net /Patients/biopsy/liverbiopsy.asp (913 words)

	Kidney Biopsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		A biopsy is a diagnostic test that involves collecting small pieces of tissue, usually through a needle, for examination under a microscope.
		Talk with your doctor about what information might be obtained from the biopsy and the risks involved so that you can help make a decision about whether a biopsy is worthwhile in your case.
		After the biopsy, the doctor will inspect the tissue samples in the laboratory under one or more microscopes, perhaps using dyes to identify different substances that may be deposited in the tissue.
	kidney.niddk.nih.gov /kudiseases/pubs/biopsy (1025 words)

	Liver Biopsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In a liver biopsy (BYE-op-see), the physician examines a small piece of tissue from your liver for signs of damage or disease.
		After the biopsy, the physician will put a bandage over the incision and have you lie on your right side, pressed against a towel, for 1 to 2 hours.
		Like any surgery, liver biopsy does have some risks, such as puncture of the lung or gallbladder, infection, bleeding, and pain, but these complications are rare.
	digestive.niddk.nih.gov /ddiseases/pubs/liverbiopsy (913 words)

	Biopsy
		A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue from the body for examination.
		Biopsy under direct vision can be made by passing forceps through the inside of the tube into the womb.
		The biopsy will normally be taken from the upper part of the hip (a point called the iliac crest), but it can also be taken from the breastbone.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /health_advice/examinations/biopsy.htm (1141 words)

	Biopsy \| Resources about Biopsy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sentinel node biopsy, a technique used to determine whether breast cancer or melanoma (a type of skin cancer) has spread to the lymph nodes, now shows potential in the staging of head and neck cancers, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
		Embryo Biopsy Arrange Office Visit Embryo Biopsy (Day 3) Embryo biopsy (also known as blastomere biopsy) is a technique that is performed by removal of one or two cells (blastomeres) from the 6 to 8 cell pre...
		Sentinel Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Cancer This is the homepage of the Canniesburn multicentre trial of sentinel node biopsy in head and neck cancer.
	www.decancer.com /biopsy (1480 words)

	Biopsy - Introduction
		Biopsy results may indicate cell changes related to hormone levels, or the presence of abnormal tissues such as fibroids or polyps, which can lead to abnormal bleeding.
		Women treated for endometrial cancer by hormonal therapy require a follow-up of endometrial biopsy every 3 to 6 months to ensure the regression of the disease.
		The biopsy test is done with or without anesthesia, the patient is asked to lie on the back with her feet straight.
	www.medindia.net /patients/biopsy/endometrial_biopsy.asp (642 words)

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