BIOPSY

BIOPSY Treatment & Diagnostics in Sadashiv Peth, Pune

BIOPSY

A biopsy is the removal of samples of tissue from the body for the examination which is performed under microscopes to assist in diagnosis.

Medical conditions such as cancer of all cases need to be diagnosed with the removal of tissues from the patients and sending it for various examinations

What is BIOPSY?

A biopsy is a medical procedure that includes the removal of small samples of tissue so that it can be examined under a microscope.

The sample tissue can be taken from any part of the body including skin, lungs, kidneys, stomach, and liver.

Types of BIOPSY

There are various types of biopsy that are used to identify a wide range of health conditions. The way biopsy is carried out depends highly on where the tissue sample is being taken.

An operation may start after a biopsy with the tissue sample being tested so that the surgeon can carry out the surgery using the information or the diagnosis provided.

When is BIOPSY prescribed or needed?

A biopsy is used to investigate abnormalities, which may be ;

• Functional- liver or kidney abnormalities
• Structural-such as swelling in internal organ

A biopsy is performed in order to examine the patient’s body more closely. A doctor recommends for biopsy when the tissue sample is examined under the microscope and abnormal mass of cells is identified.

If a condition is already diagnosed then performing a biopsy can help to access the degree of inflammation and the level of aggressiveness of cancer.

These information can collectively be very useful for knowing the patient’s overall condition and deciding the appropriate treatment.

Benefits of BIOPSY

Few examples where biopsy may be helpful include:

• Cancer
• Inflammation, such as in the kidney or liver
• Infection in lymph nodes
• Various skin conditions

It is very difficult to tell by a clinical examination alone that whether growth on your skin or inside your body is cancerous or non-cancerous but with the help of biopsy one can easily identify them.

Side effects of BIOPSY

Side effects of surgical biopsy may be short term but not everybody experiences them in the same way.

The side effects may include:

• Slight bleeding or bruising
• Tenderness
• Pain
• Infection
• Wound healing problems

The size of the breast may alter after a surgical biopsy. This depends highly on the size and location of the abnormal areas or lumps and the amount of surrounding tissue that is removed.

Who are the right candidates for BIOPSY?

You must consult a doctor or a healthcare professional so that they can give you further information and recommend you if you must get a biopsy done or not.

• Will you be able to take time off of school or work in order to recover properly?
• How will the cost of a biopsy surgery affect your financial situation?

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