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Is A Prostate Biopsy Procedures In Office Or Outpatient?
What Is It?
A biopsy is a procedure that removes a small amount of tissue for examination in a laboratory. Biopsies are done to diagnose many diseases, especially cancer. In some cases, biopsies help to determine prognosis and appropriate treatment. There are different biopsy techniques, depending on which tissue or organ is being sampled.
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Skin biopsy - A sample of skin tissue is removed with a scalpel or punch tool.
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Fine-needle aspiration - A very thin needle...
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