Needle biopsy (remove fluid or tissue)

Description
A procedure to remove tissue or fluid with a needle for examination under a microscope. Also known as a fine needle aspiration.

Cost
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Common Complications
Pain, infection or injuring to surrounding structures.

Research
Preclinical activity of F14512, designed to target tumors expressing an active polyamine transport system.
Provided by: PubMed
Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy: a pathologist's perspective. II. interpretation of the bone marrow aspirate and biopsy.
Provided by: PubMed
The positive color Doppler sign post biopsy: effectiveness of US-directed compression in achieving hemostasis.
Provided by: PubMed

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