biopsy /bi·op·sy/ (bi´op-se) removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from the living body, performed to establish precise diagnosis.
Biopsy
biopsy
biopsy [bi´op-se]
aspiration biopsy biopsy in which tissue is obtained by application of suction through a needle attached to a syringe.
brush biopsy biopsy in which cells or tissue are obtained by manipulating tiny brushes against the tissue or lesion in question (e.g., through a bronchoscope) at the desired site.
cone biopsy biopsy in which an inverted cone of tissue is excised, as from the uterine cervix.
core biopsy , core needle biopsy needle biopsy with a large hollow needle that extracts a core of tissue.
endoscopic biopsy removal of tissue by appropriate instruments through an endoscope.
excisional biopsy biopsy of tissue removed by surgical cutting.
incisional biopsy biopsy of a selected portion of a lesion.
needle biopsy biopsy in which tissue is obtained by puncture of a tumor, the tissue within the lumen of the needle being detached by rotation, and the needle withdrawn. Called also percutaneous b.
percutaneous biopsy needle b.
punch biopsy biopsy in which tissue is obtained by a punch.
shave biopsy biopsy of a skin lesion in which the sample is excised using a cut parallel to the surface of the surrounding skin.
stereotactic biopsy biopsy of the brain using stereotactic surgery to locate the biopsy site.
sternal biopsy biopsy of bone marrow of the sternum removed by puncture or trephining.
bi·op·sy (b   p s )n. Abbr. bx 1. The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes. 2. A specimen so obtained. |   Top left to right: needle, excisional, and curettage biopsy procedures Bottom: punch excisional biopsy procedure |
Biopsy
Removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination. This is done under local anesthesia and removed by either using a scalpel or a punch, which removes a small cylindrical portion of tissue.
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biopsy
[bī′opsē]
Etymology: Gk, bios + opsis, view
1 the removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis, estimate prognosis, or follow the course of a disease.
2 the tissue excised for examination.
3
Usage notes: informal.
to excise tissue for examination. Kinds of biopsy include aspiration biopsy, needle biopsy, punch biopsy, and surface biopsy. bioptic [bī·op′tik] , adj. biopsy [bi´op-se]
removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from the living body, often to determine whether a tumor is malignant or benign; biopsies are also done for diagnosis of disease processes such as infections. 
Technique for endometrial biopsy. Longitudinal strips of the endometrium are sampled using an in-and-out and rotational motion. From Rakel, 2000.
aspiration biopsy one in which tissue is obtained by application of suction through a needle attached to a syringe.
brush biopsy one in which the sample is obtained by a brush with stiff bristles introduced through an endoscope, such as for a tissue sample from an inaccessible place such as the renal pelvis or bronchus.
chorionic villus biopsy chorionic villus sampling.
cone biopsy one in which an inverted cone of tissue is excised, as from the uterine cervix.
endoscopic biopsy removal of tissue by instruments inserted through an endoscope.
excisional biopsy removal of biopsy tissue by surgical cutting, such as a lumpectomy.
fine-needle aspiration biopsy aspiration biopsy using a fine needle. For superficial tissue such as the thyroid, breast, or prostate the needle is unguided, but for deep tissue it must be guided radiologically.
incisional biopsy biopsy of a selected portion of a lesion.
needle biopsy (percutaneous biopsy) one in which tissue is obtained by insertion through the skin of a special type of needle (see biopsy needle).
punch biopsy one in which tissue is obtained by a punch-type instrument.
sentinel node biopsy biopsy of a sentinel node (the first lymph node to receive lymphatic drainage from a malignant tumor). It is identified as follows: a dye and a radioactive substance are injected into the body, which causes certain nodes to “light up” like a sentinel, indicating that they are the most appropriate ones for examination. They are detected by both the light created by the dye and the radioactive substance that is monitored by a gamma camera. If the sentinel nodes do not contain malignant cells, this usually eliminates the need for removal of more distal nodes. Called also intraoperative lymphatic mapping.
shave biopsy biopsy of a skin lesion by excising it with a cut parallel to the surface of the surrounding skin.
stereotactic biopsy biopsy of the brain using a stereotactic technique to locate the biopsy site. This can be done as a minimally invasive surgery technique. The patient's head is held in a special rigid frame so that a probe can be directed into the brain through a small hole in the skull.
sternal biopsy biopsy of bone marrow of the sternum removed by puncture or trephining; see also sternal puncture.
biopsy (bī´opsē),
n the removal of a tissue specimen or other material from the living body for microscopic examination to aid in establishing a diagnosis.
biopsy, aspiration,
biopsy, excisional
n the removal of an entire lesion, usually including a significant margin of contiguous normal tissue, for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
biopsy, exploratory,
n an exploration combined with biopsy to determine method and degree of local extension, usually of bone or deep soft-tissue lesions.
biopsy, incisional
n the surgical removal of a selected mass of a lesion and adjacent normal tissue for microscopic examination and diagnosis.
biopsy, needle,
biopsy, oral brush,
n brand name: OralCDx; a noninvasive procedure used to detect early oral cancer during which a sterile brush is rotated against the suspected lesion to obtain a tissue sample.
biopsy, punch,
n biopsy material obtained by use of a punch.
biopsy, shave,
n a biopsy of skin or mucosal tissue made by removing part or all of a lesion with a scalpel held parallel to the base of the lesion.
biopsy
removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from the living body. Biopsies are usually done to determine whether a tumor is malignant or benign; however, a biopsy may be a useful diagnostic aid in other disease processes such as infections.
aspiration biopsy
biopsy in which tissue is obtained by application of suction through a needle attached to a syringe.
bite biopsy
instrumental removal of a fragment of tissue.
bone marrow biopsy
obtaining a sample of bone marrow, usually by needle aspiration, from a long bone, rib or sternum, for cytological examination.
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Needle aspiration of bone marrow. By permission from Ettinger SJ, Feldman E, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Saunders, 2004
brush biopsy
removal of cells and tissue fragments using a brush with stiff bristles (introduced through an endoscope). Effective in obtaining tissue samples from inaccessible places such as the renal pelvis.
closed biopsy
one carried out without access through an open incision such as a laparotomy. An example is a percutaneous, fine needle aspirate.
cone biopsy
biopsy in which an inverted cone of tissue is excised, as from the uterine cervix.
cytological biopsy
obtaining specimens of cells by various methods including irrigation of a hollow tube.
biopsy dart
an alternative to immobilization of large and wild animals; a dart which cuts a skin bipsy, then falls out. Limited to use for superficial lesions.
endoscopic biopsy
removal of tissue by appropriate instruments through an endoscope.
excisional biopsy
biopsy of tissue removed from the body by surgical cutting.
exploratory biopsy
a combination of exploratory surgery to determine size and location of a lesion and the taking of a biopsy.
fine needle biopsy
see needle biopsy (below).
hepatic biopsy
may be by transperitoneal incision, more commonly by percutaneous needle or trocar and cannula technique.
incisional biopsy
biopsy of a selected portion of a lesion.
needle biopsy
biopsy in which tissue is obtained by puncture of a tumor, the tissue within the lumen of the needle being detached by rotation, and the needle withdrawn.
punch biopsy
see punch biopsy.
Robson-Heggers biopsy
a procedure for the collection of a piece of tissue from an infected wound in order to determine the extent and the nature of the infection.
sternal biopsy
biopsy of bone marrow of the sternum removed by puncture or trephining (see also sternal puncture).
surface biopsy
sample of cells scraped from the surface of a lesion or obtained by impression smears.
surgical biopsy
one obtained during a surgical procedure.
synovial biopsy
by a needle biopsy technique or through an arthrotomy incision using special forceps for a bite biopsy.
total biopsy
obtained by removal of the entire lesion. May be for therapeutic as well as diagnostic purposes.
ultrasound-guided biopsy
use of ultrasonography to guide the passage of a needle or biopsy instrument into an internal organ or lesion.
biopsy
noun A term for 1. A surgical procedure in which a small piece of tissue is removed from a Pt 2. The tissue itself; the changes in the biopsy are interpreted by a pathologist, usually under a microscope, who renders a diagnosis
based on relatively standard morphologic criteria. See Abdominal wall fat pad biopsy, Agonal biopsy, Aspiration biopsy, Biochemical biopsy, Blastocyst biopsy, Blind biopsy, Bone marrow aspiration & biopsy, Breast biopsy, Cervical biopsy, Chorionic villus biopsy, Cleavage stage biopsy, Cold cone biopsy, Cone biopsy, Core biopsy, Endobronchial biopsy, Endometrial biopsy, Endomyocardial biopsy, Endoscopic biopsy, Excisional biopsy, Fine needle aspiration biopsy, Guided wire open
biopsy, Heart biopsy, Incisional biopsy, Jumbo biopsy, Metabolic biopsy, Microbiopsy, Mirror image biopsy, Muscle biopsy, Needle biopsy, Nerve biopsy, Open biopsy, Open lung biopsy, Pleural biopsy, Polar body biopsy, Prostate biopsy, Punch biopsy, Renal biopsy, Salivary gland biopsy, Saucerization biopsy, Sentinel lymph node biopsy, Sextant biopsy, Shave biopsy, Skin biopsy, Skinny biopsy, Skinny needle biopsy, Small intestinal biopsy, Stereotactic biopsy, Stereotactic needle biopsy, Transbronchial needle biopsy, Transbronchial biopsy, Wedge biopsy, Wire-guide excisional biopsy.
Patient discussion about biopsy.
Q. I have seen that there are many types of biopsy done for a breast cancer patient…….. I have seen that there are many types of biopsy done for a breast cancer patient…….. On what basis they decide the mode of treatment?
A. on what stage of development the cancer is, did it spread over to lymph nodes, the type of the breast cancer, estrogen-receptor levels, the aggressiveness of the tumor and even the woman's age...
Q. Last week I had a breast biopsy and I am wondering what could be the chances for me to have breast cancer? I am 23 years female and new to this site. Last week I had a breast biopsy and I am wondering what could be the chances for me to have breast cancer? Any idea……..
A. Hi my friend Liam. Hey! Come on…. Why did you get the biopsy done at this age? Did anyone close to you threaten about the breast cancer? Hopefully, you may not be a married girl and test of this kind before marriage is not at all required and you have wasted your money and time on it. First of all, what is the necessity for you to go for this biopsy? Answer my simple questions. 1. Have you developed any lump in any of your breasts 2. If so, is the lump hard and paining? 3. Is there any difference in the size of breasts? 4. Is there any change in the color of the nipple? Without the presence of any of these symptoms, there is absolutely no need for any one below the age of 30 years to go for biopsy or test. You are a young girl and spend your time productively in studies or other activities than doing things like this. Possibility cannot be ruled out, but at this age the chances are very less and may be you can only have 15% chances for breast cancer. Ladies above 40 years have
Q. What are side effects after you have had a temporal arteritis biopsy?
A. like every biopsy- when there are anatomical variations you might cause damage. but that is fairly rare...from what i remember it's a very safe procedure.
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