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biopsy
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bi·op·sy
/ ˈbīˌäpsē/
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n.
(pl. -sies)
an examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
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Biopsy techniques have made PSA test less predictive.
Newspaper article from: Health & Medicine Week; 3/24/2008; 700+ words
; ...number of prostate biopsies performed and...increasing number of biopsy samples taken...number of positive biopsies, patient age...recent PSA prior to biopsy, prostate volume...at the time of biopsy. Also, fewer biopsies were performed...
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Needle biopsies of the prostate: What constitutes adequate histologic sampling?
Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 9/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...prostatic needle biopsies has become more...the automated biopsy gun and increased...The automated biopsy gun (which has...diameter than needle biopsies in the past...a total of 42 biopsies for the study. For each biopsy, a single slide...
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Biopsy needle technique and the accuracy of diagnosis of atypical ductal hyperplasia for mammographic abnormalities / Discussion
Magazine article from: The American Surgeon; 9/1/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...patients). The results of these biopsies were reviewed and compared to surgical biopsy and pathological records...found in 53 cases (5.1% of biopsies; mean age 57.9 years...wire-localized excisional biopsy. The other 14 patients were...
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Biopsy or Biomarkers: Is There a Gold Standard for Diagnosis of Liver Fibrosis?
Magazine article from: Clinical Chemistry; 8/1/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...variability of liver biopsy in chronic hepatitis...analysis of liver biopsies showed a CV of 55...45% with 25-mm biopsies. When they used the...for the respective biopsy sizes. Only 13.8% of the 537 biopsies in the report by Poynard...
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Biopsy Devices Clinical Trial Analysis - Essential Source Of Data And Information Pertaining To Product Clinical Trials Being Carried Out.
M2 Presswire; 8/12/2009; 700+ words
; ...12 August 2009-Research and Markets: Biopsy Devices Clinical Trial Analysis - Essential...researchandmarkets.com/research/7bc109/biopsy_devices_cli) has announced the addition...Global Markets Direct's new report "Biopsy Devices Clinical Trial Analysis" to their...
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Excisional biopsy most accurate in assessment of melanoma depth
Magazine article from: Dermatology Times; 6/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...sentinel lymph node biopsy, and eligibility...accuracy of preliminary biopsies performed by a group...initial shave or punch biopsies, the clinicians...the melanoma for biopsy was accurate...time, excisional biopsy is the preferred...said. "Excisional biopsies intended to remove...
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Excisional biopsy should be performed if lobular carcinoma in situ is seen on needle core biopsy
Magazine article from: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine; 6/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...Recommendations include excisional biopsy, tamoxifen citrate therapy...findings of excisional biopsies performed after ALH or...found in a needle core biopsy. Design.-Hematoxylin...the need for excisional biopsy in these cases stems...findings in excisional biopsies performed on patients...
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Renal biopsy: a nursing perspective.(Clinical report)
Magazine article from: Renal Society of Australasia Journal; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...first percutaneous needle biopsy of the kidney was in...tumours. The first needle biopsies for the diagnosis of...Tamarkin, 2003). Renal biopsy can be performed for...Closed percutaneous biopsies of the transplanted kidney...indications for renal biopsy Indications for renal...
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Renal biopsies: What are some benefits and risks?
Magazine article from: DVM; 12/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...1). In cases where renal biopsy permits establishment of a...properly performed serial biopsies of the kidney may also be used...state of knowledge, however biopsies are usually of little value...and death In this situation, biopsy resuits are unlikely to provide...
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Biopsy know-how
Magazine article from: Dermatology Times; 10/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...that as with other biopsies anywhere else on...deaden the point of biopsy. There are two...dermatologist to perform a biopsy or get someone else...Quick READ Nail biopsies are key to ruling...distinguished through nail biopsy. Dermatologists who shy away from nail biopsies because ...
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Biopsy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
...tumor mass. An incisional biopsy is employed for tumors located...after an initial needle biopsy has failed to supply enough tissue for diagnosis. Biopsies of this type are the preferred...osteosarcomas. Excisional biopsy Also known as surgical biopsy...
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Pleural Biopsy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Pleural biopsy Definition The pleura is the membrane...the lungs and chest cavity. A pleural biopsy is the removal of pleural tissue for examination...and eventual diagnosis. Purpose Pleural biopsy is performed to differentiate between...
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Breast Biopsy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
Breast Biopsy Definition A breast biopsy is removal of breast tissue for examination by a pathologist...surgically, or by withdrawing tissue through a needle. Purpose A biopsy is recommended when a significant abnormality is found, either...
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Skin Biopsy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.
...Information from the biopsy also helps the doctor...Doctors perform skin biopsies to: make a diagnosis...from which to take the biopsy material are determined...shape of the lesion. Biopsies can be classified as...incisional. In excisional biopsy, the lesion is completely...
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Liver Biopsy
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers
...patient. Purpose A liver biopsy is usually done to evaluate...processes or toxic injury. Biopsies are often performed to...the target site for the biopsy. Some ultrasound-guided biopsies are performed using a biopsy gun that has a spring...
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