Core needle biopsy (CNB) has emerged as a pivotal diagnostic tool in the evaluation of suspected lymphoma. As a minimally invasive procedure, CNB allows for the extraction of multiple tissue cores ...

In a biopsy, a small sample of tissue is taken from your body. A pathologist analyzes the sample to check for cancer cells. The main method for diagnosing prostate cancer is a core needle biopsy. It’s ...

December 15, 2009 A new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine finds the less invasive core needle biopsy procedure is nearly as effective in diagnosing the disease as an open surgical procedure. It ...

Research biopsy specimens collected in clinical trials often present requirements beyond those of tumor biopsy specimens collected for diagnostic purposes. Research biopsies underpin hypothesis-driven ...

Nurse Michelle Stemrich and Dr. Louis Blaum Jr. help put a patient at ease during a needle biopsy being performed on her breast. The procedure is usually covered by insurance plans. aimee dilger ...