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Definition: A procedure that
removes a tissue sample for evaluation under microscope to determine
an exact diagnosis. The procedure used to obtain the tissue sample
can be done in several ways with the most common being a biopsy
needle which is passed through the skin to reach the questioned spot,
and invasive surgical procedures. The results of the biopsy will
indicate either something that is benign or malignant.
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Dr. Ed Uthman's Biopsy Report
Outstanding examination of biopsy from tissue removal to pathology examination and diagnosis. Explores several types of biopsy.
