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biopsy procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed through a hollow needle.
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| needle biopsy |
removal of fluid, cells, or tissue with a needle for examination under a microscope. There are two types: fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core biopsy. FNA uses a thin needle to draw up (aspirate) fluid or small tissue fragments from a cyst or tumor. A core needle biopsy uses a thicker needle to remove a cylindrical sample of tissue from a tumor.
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| needle biopsy |
a procedure where a needle is inserted through a bronchoscope or the chest wall to collect tissue or fluid.
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| needle biopsy |
A small needle is inserted into the abnormal area in almost any part of the body, guided by imaging techniques, to obtain a tissue biopsy. This type of biopsy can provide a diagnosis without surgical intervention. An example of this procedure is called the needle breast biopsy.
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