Core needle biopsy (CNB) has emerged as a pivotal diagnostic tool in the evaluation of suspected lymphoma. As a minimally invasive procedure, CNB allows for the extraction of multiple tissue cores ...

December 15, 2009 A new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds the less invasive core needle biopsy procedure is nearly as effective in diagnosing the disease as an open surgical procedure. It ...

Research biopsy specimens collected in clinical trials often present requirements beyond those of tumor biopsy specimens collected for diagnostic purposes. Research biopsies underpin hypothesis-driven ...

Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of the thyroid nodule is a procedure in which a small sample of cells is obtained from a thyroid nodule with the aid of a thin needle under ultrasound guidance.

Nurse Michelle Stemrich and Dr. Louis Blaum Jr. help put a patient at ease during a needle biopsy being performed on her breast. The procedure is usually covered by insurance plans. aimee dilger ...

A muscle biopsy is a minor surgical procedure. Doctors order them to help diagnose certain diseases that involve muscles. During a muscle biopsy, a small piece of tissue is removed from a specific ...

A lung biopsy may be used to diagnose lung cancer. There are many kinds of lung biopsies, but common ones include needle, transbronchial, and open. In some cases, prior tests like chest X-rays or CT ...