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  1. Skin lesion biopsy 
    A skin lesion biopsy is when a small amount of skin is removed so it can be examined under a microscope. The skin is tested to look ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003840.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cone biopsy 
    A cone biopsy (conization) is surgery to remove a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003910.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Rectal biopsy 
    A rectal biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from the rectum for examination. ... A rectal biopsy is usually part of anoscopy or sigmoidoscopy . These are procedures to view inside the rectum. A digital rectal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003891.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Prostate biopsy 
    A prostate biopsy is the removal of tiny samples of prostate tissue to examine it for signs of prostate cancer. The ... are three main ways to perform a prostate biopsy. Transrectal -- through the rectum. This is the most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007665.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Colposcopy - directed biopsy 
    ... helps your health care provider find and then biopsy abnormal areas in your cervix. ... of the tissue will be removed using small biopsy tools. Several samples may be taken. Sometimes a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003913.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Synovial biopsy 
    A synovial biopsy is the removal of a piece of tissue lining a joint for examination. The tissue is called the ... office. There are multiple techniques used for synovial biopsy including surgery, arthroscopy or ultrasound guided needle biopsy. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003922.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Breast biopsy - stereotactic 
    A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue to examine it for signs of breast cancer or other disorders. There are several types of breast biopsies, including stereotactic, ultrasound-guided , MRI-guided and excisional ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007433.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Breast biopsy - ultrasound 
    A breast biopsy is the removal of breast tissue to examine it for signs of breast cancer or other disorders. There are several types of breast biopsies, including stereotactic , ultrasound-guided, MRI-guided, and excisional ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007432.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lymph node biopsy 
    A lymph node biopsy is the removal of lymph node tissue for examination under a microscope. The lymph nodes are small glands that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003933.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Gastric tissue biopsy and culture 
    Gastric tissue biopsy is the removal of stomach tissue for examination. A culture is a laboratory test that examines the tissue ... or coffee ground-like material A gastric tissue biopsy and culture can help detect: Cancer Infections, most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003728.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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