GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -A biopsy is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of body tissue so it can be examined under a microscope. A tissue sample can be taken from almost anywhere on or in your body, including the skin, organs and other structures.

Detailed explanation-2: -A biopsy can help determine if you have cancer or another condition. Learn about the different types of biopsies and what to expect. A biopsy is a procedure to remove a piece of tissue or a sample of cells from your body so that it can be tested in a laboratory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Biopsies are performed in several different ways. Some biopsies involve removing a small amount of tissue with a needle while others involve surgically removing an entire lump, or nodule, that is suspicious. Often, the tissue is removed by placing a needle through the skin (percutaneously) to the area of abnormality.

Detailed explanation-4: -A biopsy is a sample of tissue taken from the body in order to examine it more closely. A doctor should recommend a biopsy when an initial test suggests an area of tissue in the body isn’t normal. Doctors may call an area of abnormal tissue a lesion, a tumor, or a mass.