I am not sure what kind of biopsy I need, I have a bump toward the side of my leg and they think it might be cancerous. Do you know what kind of biopsy do I need, and what do they do? Will I have to be put to sleep or what? Any help would be greatly appreiciated.
2006-09-18 11:57:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I had a biopsy years ago. They usually take a needle biopsy. They might deaden the area and Take a needle and get a sample of the tissue to be tested in the lab. Similar to getting a shot. But ask questions of your Doctor so you feel comfortable with what will be happening.
Good Luck and My prayers are with you.
2006-09-18 12:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't assume it's cancer. Go and get it checked.
Sometimes they can do a needle biopsy where they insert a needle to draw off fluid and analyze it. Sometimes they do what is called a punch biopsy where they take a core sample of the tissue. And then sometimes they put you out so that if they need to they can take all of the tissue they need to right away if it's malignant.
But it all depends on what your doctor thinks is wrong. The best thing to do is to make an appointment. As with most illnesses the sooner you take care of it, the better the outcome.
2006-09-18 19:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A biopsy (in Greek: bios = life and opsy = look/appearance) is a medical test involving the removal of cells or tissues for examination. The tissue is often examined under a microscope and can also be analyzed chemically (for example, using PCR techniques). When only a sample of tissue is removed, the procedure is called an incisional biopsy or core biopsy. When an entire lump or suspicious area is removed, the procedure is called an excisional biopsy. When a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle, the procedure is called a needle aspiration biopsy.
Biopsy specimens are often taken from part of a lesion when the cause of a disease is uncertain or its extent or exact character is in doubt. Vasculitis, for instance, is usually diagnosed on biopsy. Additionally, pathologic examination of a biopsy can determine whether a lesion is benign or malignant, and can help differentiate between different types of cancer. In contrast to a biopsy that merely samples a lesion, a larger excisional specimen called a resection may come to a pathologist, typically from a surgeon attempting to eradicate a known lesion from a patient. For example, a pathologist would examine a mastectomy specimen, even if a previous nonexcisional breast biopsy had already established the diagnosis of breast cancer. Examination of the full mastectomy specimen would confirm the exact nature of the cancer (subclassification of tumor and histologic "grading") and reveal the extent of its spread (pathologic "staging").
The margins of a biopsy specimen are also carefully examined to see if the disease may have spread beyond the area biopsied. "Clear margins," or "negative margins," means that no disease was found at the edges of the biopsy specimen. "Positive margins" means that disease was found, and additional treatment may be needed.
2006-09-18 19:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by Whoosh Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably won't be put to sleep when the biopsy is performed. But there are different kinds. If the bump is internal they'll do a needle biopsy, where they extract fluid from the bump. If its external, they'll either do a punch biopsy where they take a core sample or they may just cut slice off w/a scalpel. They should numb you regardless.
Good luck!
2006-09-18 19:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by Deadra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok- if you have ever watched house you would know this but they will numb up your leg a little bit and put a needle in the bump. They will get a sample of the skin and cells, test them and you will then have your results.
2006-09-18 19:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by tennislover25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theyll take the bump out and then theyll biopsy the bump. they check the growth and see if it contains cancer cells. if it does then you have cancer, if it doesnt its just a benign growth. or something.
2006-09-18 19:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by sunkissedsnowflake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends what they are specifically looking for. You may want to check out this link from webmd you can also search more keywords if you have them.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/cancer/hw232506.asp
2006-09-18 19:11:47 · answer #7 · answered by grand96prix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't really know but i think it is not harmful it might be something else ill recommend u to visit your doctor and see .
2006-09-18 19:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by susana rojas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋