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Biopsy is a procedure of extracting cells or tissues for detailed examination and diagnosis. It is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed by a specialist who is often a radiologist or surgeon.
A biopsy can be performed to diagnose the following conditions:
A biopsy can be done on any part of the body. A biopsy is suggested when there is some abnormality of tissues like inflammation, ulcers, swelling, pigmentation, growths or cysts.
How is a biopsy performed?
A biopsy is a comparatively simple and noninvasive procedure as compared to typical surgeries.
A noninvasive type of biopsy can be performed in a clinic on an outpatient basis. In the case of breast cancer diagnosis, needle biopsies are done in cancer institutions without sedatives. The doctors keep you informed and guide you throughout the procedure.
In the case of a core needle biopsy, you may have to stay in the hospital facility for a day or a few hours. It is usually done under image guidance, the practitioner will advise an IV or intravenous line to administer medications. Depending on the type of biopsy, they may also administer a sedative before the procedure.
For proliferative growths → punch biopics can be performed for ulceroinfiltrative lesion lesions → incision biopsy can be performed.
How to prepare for a biopsy?
Your doctor will guide you with the standard protocol. Here is what the preparation for a biopsy involves:
Types of Biopsy
The type of biopsy performed depend on the purpose and the body part to be examined:
Follow up after biopsy
A biopsy helps your healthcare provider diagnose the abnormal masses or growths on or inside your body. Post diagnosis, the practitioner devices a treatment plan for you. Your interventional radiologist will schedule a follow-up to discuss the reports of your biopsy. If needed, the treatment plan is implemented. The practitioner will guide you with it along with timely follow-ups to keep a track of progress. If at all there arises a complication like bleeding or infection during or after the biopsy, you will need to get it checked and treated by the practitioner.
Risks associated with biopsy
Recovery after biopsy
Biopsies being minimally invasive, require a brief recovery period. However, recovery largely depends on the type of biopsy. You might experience some pain and soreness at the site of the procedure for a couple of days. If you experience unbearable pain, your doctor will prescribe some medications. The post-procedure instructions and guidelines differ from case to case.
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