Biopsy

A biopsy is a medical procedure in which a small tissue sample is extracted and examined under a microscope. Biopsies are carried out in a variety of ways. In some biopsies, a little piece of tissue must be removed with a needle, whereas in others, a suspicious mass or nodule must be surgically removed. Tissue samples can be taken from almost every body part, including the skin, stomach, kidneys, liver, and lungs. A needle is frequently inserted into the skin (percutaneously) in the area of abnormalities to remove the tissue. Imaging methods, including ultrasound, X-ray, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can be used to perform biopsies securely. These types of imaging are used to precisely locate the needle and conduct the biopsy. Biopsies can be utilized to determine the root cause of a person’s symptoms or to aid in diagnosing various medical conditions. When a condition has already been diagnosed, a biopsy can be used to determine how severe it is or...