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Cone Biopsy Of The Breast
A cold knife cone biopsy (conization) is a procedure to get a sample of abnormal tissue from the cervix for further examination.
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Alternative Names
Cone biopsy; Biopsy - cone; Cervical conization
How the test is performed
This is a surgical procedure. It is done in the hospital while you are either sedated through an
You will lie on a table and place your feet in stirrups to position your pelvis for examination. The doctor...
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