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Recovery After Cone Biopsy
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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Colposcopy: directed biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Biopsy - colposcopy - directed; Biopsy - cervix - colposcopy; Endocervical curettage; ECC; Cervical punch biopsy; Biopsy - cervical punch; Cervical... Read more »
Breast Biopsy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
A biopsy is surgery to remove a sample of tissue. A pathologist examines the biopsied tissue under a microscope to see if any cancer is present.The... Read more »
Renal biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A renal biopsy is the removal of a small piece of kidney tissue for laboratory examination.Alternative NamesKidney biopsy; Biopsy - kidneyHow the... Read more »
Open lung biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. The sample is then examined for cancer, infection, or lung disease. ... Read more »
Open pleural biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An open pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove and examine the tissue that lines the inside of the chest. This tissue is called the pleura. ... Read more »
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