Biopsy

Biopsy

Biopsy: A biopsy is the removal of tissue, or cells, from the body for analysis. Biopsies can be performed using a small needle and local anesthesia or a larger cut is made under general anesthesia.

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Biopsy: Types

Other medical diagnostic tests that are types of Biopsy include:

• bone biopsy (2)
• aspiration biopsy

Biopsy: Related Topics

Other related topics for Biopsy include:

• Bone marrow aspiration
• culture and sensitivity test
• stem cell transplantation
• chromosomal analysis
• thrombocytopenia
• leukemia
• multiple myeloma
• polycythemia vera
• Hepatitis C
• chronic hepatitis
• cirrhosis
• jaundice
• Sarcoidosis
• pulmonary fibrosis
• severe pneumonia
• lung cancer
• Bronchoscope biopsy
• Needle biopsy
• Open biopsy
• Video-assisted thorascopic surgery
• VATS

Medical Costs Report: Biopsy

A review of the costs associated with this diagnostic procedure is available below for Biopsy.

Medical Costs Report: Biopsy

Biopsy: Other Names

Other names for Biopsy include:

• Tissue sampling
• Fine needle aspiration biopsy
• Core biopsy
• Lung needle biopsy
• Transthoracic needle aspiration
• Percutaneous needle aspiration
• SLNB
• Lymphoscintigraphy
• Biopsy-bladder
• Biopsy of the small intestine

Symptoms Associated with Biopsy

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Biopsy:

• Suspicious lump or mass
• Bleeding
• Swelling of the liver
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Suspected tumor
• Jaundice
• Abnormal chest x-ray or other imaging technique
• Difficulty breathing
• Abnormal chest x-ray
• Abnormal CT scan of the lungs
• Unexplained weight loss
• Abdominal cramping
• Abdominal bloating
• Abnormal stools
• Constipation
• Swollen arm or leg
• Primary cancer at risk for metastasizing

Diseases Associated with Biopsy

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Biopsy:

• Cancer
• No ovulation (proliferative type)
• Tumor
• Polyps
• Inflammation
• Liver adenoma (benign tumor)
• Malignant tumor (primary and metastatic)
• Abscess
• Cyst
• Hepatitis
• Amyloidosis
• Cirrhosis
• Hemochromatosis
• Granuloma
• Lung disease due to exposure (e.g. asbestos, coal dust)
• Sarcoidosis (chronic inflammation)
• Infection (e.g. pneumonia)
• Metastatic tumor to lymph node
• Lung cancer
• Benign tumors
• Infection
• Bladder cancer
• Urethral cancer
• Cysts
• Bladder infection
• Ulcers
• Bladder diverticula
• Celiac disease (gluten sensitivity)
• Blocked lymph nodes leading to lymphedema

Descriptions of Biopsy

Biopsy: The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle biopsy, core biopsy, or fine-needle aspiration.
Source: National Institute of Health

Biopsy : removal and pathologic examination of tissue taken from the living body and performed to establish a more exact diagnosis.
Source: CRISP

Basic Information: Biopsy

Biopsy: Obtaining a tissue sample from any part of the body and assessing it through visual examination it under a microscope.

Disease or Condition count: 78; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Biopsy' may be involved.

Diseases and Conditions that List Biopsy as a Diagnostic Test

The following list of conditions have 'Biopsy' or similar listed as a medical diagnostic test in our database:

A

• Autoimmune Hepatitis ... Liver biopsy
• Avascular necrosis ... bone biopsy

B

• Bladder Cancer ... bladder biopsy
• Blood cancer ... lymph node biopsy, Bone marrow biopsy
• Brain cancer ... biopsy
• Breast Cancer ... Fine-needle aspiration biopsy, Needle biopsy, Surgical biopsy, Breast biopsy
• Breast lump ... breast biopsy

C

• Cancer ... needle biopsy, surgical biopsy, biopsy
• Cat scratch disease ... lymph node biopsy
• Celiac Disease ... small intestine biopsy
• Childhood nephrotic syndrome ... kidney biopsy
• Chondrosarcoma ... biopsy
• Cirrhosis of the liver ... liver biopsy
• Colorectal cancer ... Biopsy
• Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease ... brain biopsy
• Crohn's disease ... biopsy
• Cystitis ... bladder biopsy

D

• Discoid lupus erythematosus ... skin biopsy

E

• Endometrial Cancer ... Biopsy
• Esophagus Cancer ... biopsy
• Ewing's sarcoma ... biopsy

F

• Female infertility ... Endometrial biopsy

G

• Glomerular Disease ... kidney biopsy
• Goodpasture syndrome ... kidney biopsy

H

• Hemochromatosis ... liver biopsy
• Hepatitis B ... liver biopsy
• Hepatitis C ... liver biopsy
• Hepatoma ... fine-needle aspiration biopsy, surgical biopsy, Liver biopsy, core biopsy
• Hirschsprung's disease ... intestine biopsy
• Hodgkin's Disease ... lymph node biopsy, liver biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, biopsy
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ... heart muscle biopsy

I

• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ... open lung biopsy
• Interstitial cystitis ... urethra biopsy, bladder wall biopsy, bladder biopsy

K

• Kidney Cancer ... biopsy
• Kuru ... brain biopsy

L

• Larynx Cancer ... biopsy
• Leukemia ... bone marrow biopsy
• Liver cancer ... fine-needle aspiration biopsy, surgical biopsy, Liver biopsy, core biopsy
• Lung cancer ... Needle aspiration biopsy, lung biopsy
• Lung conditions ... open lung biopsy
• Lupus ... skin biopsy, kidney biopsy
• Lymphangioleiomyomatosis ... Lung biopsy, transbronchial biopsy
• Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia ... Lung biopsy

M

• Melanoma ... skin biopsy
• Menorrhagia ... endometrial biopsy
• Multiple Myeloma ... bone marrow biopsy
• Mycosis fungoides ... skin biopsy
• Ménétrier's disease ... stomach biopsy

N

• Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma ... lymph node biopsy, liver biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, biopsy

O

• Oral cancer ... biopsy
• Osteosarcoma ... biopsy
• Ovarian Cancer ... biopsy

P

• Pancreatic cancer ... fine-needle aspiration biopsy, surgical biopsy, Biopsy
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ... endometrial biopsy
• Pemphigus ... skin biopsy
• Peptic Ulcer ... stomach biopsy
• Post-polio syndrome ... muscle biopsies
• Primary biliary cirrhosis ... liver biopsy
• Proctitis ... rectal biopsy
• Prostate Cancer ... biopsy
• Pulmonary pseudolymphoma ... biopsy

R

• Renal osteodystrophy ... bone biopsy
• Restrictive cardiomyopathy ... heart muscle biopsy

S

• Sarcoidosis ... Lung biopsy, Liver biopsy
• Schistosomiasis ... biopsy
• Scleroderma ... skin biopsy
• Sjogren's Syndrome ... Salivary gland biopsy of the lip
• Stomach cancer ... biopsy

T

• Temporal arteritis ... temporal artery biopsy
• Thyroid cancer ... Surgical biopsy, biopsy
• Toxocariasis ... liver biopsy
• Tuberculosis ... lymph node biopsy, biopsy

U

• Uterine Cancer ... Biopsy

V

• Vitiligo ... skin biopsy
• Vulvitis ... biopsy

W

• Wegener's granulomatosis ... sinus biopsy, lung biopsy, kidney biopsy, biopsy
• Whipple's Disease ... small intestine biopsy
• Wilson's Disease ... liver biopsy

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