Biopsy

A biopsy is a medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination. The tissue is generally examined under a microscope by a pathologist, and can also be analyzed chemically . When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle aspiration biopsy.After the biopsy is performed, the sample of tissue that was removed from the patient is sent to the pathology laboratory. A pathologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissue under a microscope. When the laboratory receives the biopsy sample, the tissue is processed and an extremely thin slice of tissue is removed from the sample and attached to a glass slide. Any remaining tissue is saved for use in later studies, if required. The slide with the tissue attached is treated with dyes that stain the tissue, which allows the individual cells in the tissue to be seen more clearly. The slide is then given to the pathologist, who examines the tissue under a microscope, looking for any abnormal findings. The pathologist then prepares a report that lists any abnormal or important findings from the biopsy. This report is sent to the physician who originally performed the biopsy on the patient. (From the Wikpedia article Biopsy.)

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Recent Publications on Biopsy:
Port site and distant metastases of gallbladder cancer after laparoscopic cholecystectomy diagnosed by positron emission tomography. We report port site and distant metastases of unsuspected gallbladder...	23rd October, 2008	Department of Colorectal Surgery of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Sir Run Run	World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov 7;14(41):6428-31.
Histological abnormalities of the small bowel mucosa in cirrhosis and portal hypertension. AIM: To study the small bowel (SB) mucosa on biopsy in cirrhotic patients...	23rd October, 2008	Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic	World J Gastroenterol. 2008 Nov 7;14(41):6370-5.
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A retrospective review of the outcome of plasma exchange and aggressive medical therapy in antibody mediated rejection of renal allografts: A single center experience. Antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) has been recognized as a major cause of...	23rd October, 2008	Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis,	J Clin Apher. 2008 Nov 13. DOI Direct Link
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BioNews Results for Biopsy:
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7445624	Endoscopic sample taker for cartilage material
7446178	Antibodies that recognize hyperproliferative cells and methods of making and using same
7446179	CD19-specific chimeric T cell receptor
7446180	Conformationally abnormal forms of tau proteins and specific antibodies thereto
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