(kore NEE-dul BY-op-see) Type of biopsy in which cylindrical pieces of tissue about 1/16 inch across are removed for examination. In most cases, it removes enough tissue to see whether a sarcoma is present. Also called Tru-cut biopsy.
A biopsy that involves using a hollow (“core”) needle to remove a small tissue sample. The needle used for this type of biopsy has a cutting edge and is larger than that used for fine needle aspiration (FNA). The procedure typically takes only a few minutes and canbe performed in a doctor's office.
a diagnostic procedure reported to be highly accurate in identifying the presence of a malignant tumor
a percutaneous procedure that involves
a procedure in which your doctor removes a piece of tissue from an area in your breast so it can be examined under a microscope
a similar procedure, except doctors use a needle with a bigger diameter
a type of biopsy that uses a needle with a special cutting edge
Obtaining a sample of tissue from a mass using a special larger needle. The procedure is most often performed in your doctorâ€(tm)s office.
removes a piece of tissue through a hollow needle. It is often done with the assistance of an ultrasound test. The tissue is then looked at under a microscope to see if it is abnormal or normal.
A tissue sample (biopsy) taken using a needle. The needle is put into the lump and a core of tissue is removed inside it when it is taken out. This tissue sample is checked under the microscope for cancer cells.
The use of a small cutting needle to remove a core of tissue for microscopic examination.
a type of breast needle biopsy that uses a thicker needle to obtain a very small piece of tissue. This test is always carried out under a local anaesthetic block.
A procedure in which a hollow needle with a small cutting edge is used to obtain a tiny piece of tissue that will be examined for the presence of cancer.
A means of obtaining small tissue samples to be examined for the presence of cancer cells.
