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Biopsy


•	Definition
•	Why is the Test Performed?
•	How is the Test Performed?
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•	How will the Test Feel?
•	Normal Values
•	What do Abnormal Results Mean?
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Alternate Names : Tissue Sampling

What do Abnormal Results Mean?

Abnormal biopsies mean that the material obtained differs from the usual structure or condition of the tissue.

Abnormal results may indicate the presence of disease, such as cancer, depending on the particular case.

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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?
• Special Considerations
• Risks

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Review Date : 11/19/2002
Reviewed By : Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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