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Why is a small intestine biopsy performed?
The small-bowel biopsy is used to diagnose and confirm disease of the intestinal mucosa (the lining of the small intestine). The test is most commonly done to test for tumors of the small bowel or...
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How is a joint biopsy performed?
A sharp instrument (trocar) is pushed into the joint space. A needle with an attached syringe is inserted into the joint to withdraw fluid for laboratory analysis.
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For what purpose is a joint biopsy performed?
It is usually reserved for more difficult cases where the diagnosis is not clear. The test can be used to diagnose bacterial or fungal infections, an abnormal buildup of iron, cancer, or other...
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How is a liver biopsy performed?
A liver biopsy is done by taking a small tissue sample directly from the liver for examination.The process is detailed in the related links. The links also includes a visual demonstration (video) of...
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Why is a nerve biopsy performed?
A nerve biopsy is performed to detect nerve-damaging conditions, including leprosy, necrotizing vasculitis (an inflammation of the blood vessels), other nerve inflammation, and damage or loss of the...