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Abdominal Wall Fat Pad Biopsy
Alternate Names : Abdominal Wall Biopsy, Biopsy - Abdominal Wall Fat Pad
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Risks
The risks are minimal. There is a slight risk of infection. There is also a minor risk of bruising or slight bleeding.
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Risks
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 5/12/2003
Reviewed By : Bridget Martell, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
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