For biopsy of indeterminate lung nodules, navigational bronchoscopy was on par with transthoracic needle biopsy and led to fewer complications, the VERITAS trial showed. Biopsy resulted in a diagnosis ...

During the past three years we have occasionally performed biopsy of the parietal pleura with the Vim–Silverman needle in older patients with suspected carcinoma. Only since 1954, however ...

A liver biopsy needle helps doctors collect a small sample of tissue during a percutaneous liver biopsy. This is a specific type of liver biopsy that involves inserting a needle into a person’s ...

Patients and Methods: A total of 139 patients (age range, 18–89 years; mean, 62.5 years) underwent CT-guided percutaneous fine-needle aspiration biopsy or 20-gauge core biopsy using an automated ...

In 3 patients metastases to the region of the thyroid gland from a remote primary source were demonstrated by needle biopsy. Since the maximum size of specimen obtainable is about 2 cm.

You usually get this type of lung biopsy when cells can't be reached with a bronchoscopy. Your doctor places a needle through your chest between two ribs to take a sample from the outer area of ...

This test is also called a percutaneous lung biopsy. A doctor called a radiologist takes a sample of lung tissue by passing a needle into the lung. They use a CT scanner or ultrasound to ensure they ...

The choice between a core needle biopsy and a vacuum-assisted biopsy depends on factors such as the size and location of the ...

You might also get a biopsy without a nodule if you’re in a lot of pain and your thyroid is growing quickly. You’ll almost always get fine needle aspiration biopsy, but there may be reasons to ...