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Which type of biopsy uses a round knife to remove a tissue disk?
Which type of biopsy uses a round knife to remove a tissue disk?
What is a colposcopic biopsy primarily used for?
What is a colposcopic biopsy primarily used for?
Which type of biopsy involves a thin needle extracting a sample?
Which type of biopsy involves a thin needle extracting a sample?
What is the primary function of a pathologist in a biopsy?
What is the primary function of a pathologist in a biopsy?
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Which type of biopsy is commonly used for examining the intestines or colon?
Which type of biopsy is commonly used for examining the intestines or colon?
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Which type of biopsy uses a colposcope to examine the cervix?
Which type of biopsy uses a colposcope to examine the cervix?
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What is the primary distinction between a core biopsy and a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)?
What is the primary distinction between a core biopsy and a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)?
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Which biopsy type utilizes 3D imaging to pinpoint the target tissue for extraction?
Which biopsy type utilizes 3D imaging to pinpoint the target tissue for extraction?
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In what specific scenario is a scrape biopsy commonly employed?
In what specific scenario is a scrape biopsy commonly employed?
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What does the term 'biopsy' literally translate to?
What does the term 'biopsy' literally translate to?
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In which type of biopsy is a small, circular sample of tissue excised?
In which type of biopsy is a small, circular sample of tissue excised?
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A biopsy that uses a thin needle to extract a sample is known as what?
A biopsy that uses a thin needle to extract a sample is known as what?
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What is the difference between a core biopsy and a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)?
What is the difference between a core biopsy and a fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB)?
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When might a colposcopic biopsy be performed?
When might a colposcopic biopsy be performed?
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Which type of biopsy utilizes 3D imaging to precisely target tissue for removal?
Which type of biopsy utilizes 3D imaging to precisely target tissue for removal?
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Study Notes
Biopsy Overview
- A biopsy is a medical procedure to collect and examine a tissue sample in order to diagnose diseases.
- The term "biopsy" combines Greek words meaning "to view life."
- A pathologist, a doctor specializing in bodily tissues and fluids, examines the sample.
Types of Biopsies
- Scrape Biopsy: Tissue surface cells are removed, common in Pap smears.
- Punch Biopsy: A round knife cuts out a tissue disk, used for skin cancer.
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Needle Biopsy: A needle extracts a tissue sample.
- Core biopsy uses a wide needle.
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) uses a thin needle.
- Stereotactic Biopsy: 3D imaging guides sample collection from specific abnormalities; commonly used in breast and brain biopsies.
- Colposcopic Biopsy: A colposcope, a close-focusing telescope, examines the cervix after abnormal Pap smear results.
- Endoscopic Biopsy: An endoscope, a long, thin optical instrument, collects internal tissue samples (intestines, colon, or lungs).
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Description
Explore the various types of biopsy procedures in this quiz, including scrape, punch, needle, stereotactic, colposcopic, and endoscopic biopsies. Understand the methods and purposes of each type to better grasp their significance in medical diagnostics. Test your knowledge on how biopsies are performed and their implications in diagnosing diseases.
