What is a Thyroid Biopsy ?

See All Non-Surgical Thyroid Nodule Treatments Non-Surgical Thyroid Nodule Treatments What is a Thyroid Biopsy ? A thyroid biopsy, or fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy, involves using a very fine needle (thinner than needles used for injections) to collect a sample from a lesion in the thyroid gland. The purpose of the biopsy is to […]
What is a Breast Biopsy ?

See All Breast Diseases Breast Diseases What is a Breast Biopsy ? A breast biopsy is the procedure of taking tissue samples from the breast for pathological examination. If the biopsy is performed under the guidance of ultrasound, mammography, or MRI, it is called a guided breast biopsy. The type of imaging device used depends […]
What is Fusion Prostate Biopsy ?

See All Prostate Diseases Prostate Diseases What is Fusion Prostate Biopsy ? Fusion prostate biopsy is a method in which both MRI and ultrasound devices are used in prostate biopsy. In this technique, prior to the biopsy, a multiparametric prostate MRI is performed. If any suspicious areas for cancer are detected in the MRI images, […]
What is a Prostate Biopsy ?

See All Prostate Diseases Prostate Diseases What is a Prostate Biopsy ? What is a Prostate Biopsy ? A prostate biopsy is a procedure in which small tissue samples are taken from the prostate using a biopsy needle under ultrasound guidance. These samples are examined under a microscope by a pathologist to diagnose the patient. […]
What is a percutaneous biopsy, and how is it performed?

See All Biopsies Biopsies What is a percutaneous biopsy, and how is it performed? A percutaneous (through the skin) biopsy involves inserting a needle through the skin to collect a small tissue sample from a specific part of the body. During the procedure, radiological tools such as ultrasonography or computed tomography are used to assist […]
What is biopsy with interventional radiology, and how is it performed ?

See All Biopsies Biopsies What is biopsy with interventional radiology, and how is it performed ? Biopsy in interventional radiology is also known as percutaneous biopsy, meaning a biopsy performed through the skin. In a percutaneous biopsy, the procedure is done by inserting special needles through the skin. Unlike surgery, there is no incision on […]